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Today in World War II History—October 11, 1943

Wednesday, October 11, 2023 by Sarah Sundin
Adm. Frank Jack Fletcher, September 1942 (US National Archives: 80-G-14193)

Adm. Frank Jack Fletcher, September 1942 (US National Archives: 80-G-14193)

80 Years Ago—Oct. 11, 1943: Vice Adm. Frank Jack Fletcher succeeds Thomas Kinkaid over Allied North Pacific Area.

World Series concludes: New York Yankees defeat St. Louis Cardinals four games to one.

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