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Today in World War II History—October 1, 1941

Friday, October 1, 2021 by Sarah Sundin
US War Bond poster, WWII (Oakland Public Library)

US War Bond poster, WWII (Oakland Public Library)

80 Years Ago—Oct. 1, 1941: US signs contract to send military aircraft to the USSR (15,000 sent during the war).

Sale of US War Savings Bonds to naval personnel begins; will sell $61,000,000 worth throughout the war.

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