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Today in World War II History—October 20, 1942

Thursday, October 20, 2022 by Sarah Sundin
US poster encouraging lumber production, 1943

US poster encouraging lumber production, 1943

80 Years Ago—Oct. 20, 1942: US War Production Board orders stop to all non-essential civil construction projects.

Southern Conference on Race Relations issues Durham Manifesto urging voting rights and equal educational and job opportunities.

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