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September 30, 1949. General E. H. Alexander gives a speech before the start of the last Vittles flight to Berlin. (dpa/picture alliance via Getty Images)
September 30, 1949. General E. H. Alexander gives a speech before the start of the last Vittles flight to Berlin. (dpa/picture alliance via Getty Images)