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Today in History: Born on August 5

1779

Stephen Decatur, American naval hero during actions against the Barbay pirates and the War of 1812.

1876

Conrad Adenauer, first chancellor of post-World War II West Germany.

1928

Walter Mondale, 42nd Vice President of the United States, Democratic presidential nominee who lost to Ronald Reagan in 1984, and Ambassador to Japan.

1932

Umberto Eco, Italian novelist (The Name of the Rose).

1938

Juan Carlos I, King of Spain.

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Surviving Objects From D-Day Speak Volumes on Sacrifice

At the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, Virginia, these artifacts from the beaches of Normandy are called “Silent Witnesses."

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Journalist Roelif Loveland’s Searing Account of D-Day

'Flak began to come pretty soon … but the expression on the face of the kid from Cleveland who was piloting the plane did not change in the slightest degree'

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‘Gold Stars Over the Red River’ Book Review

A chronology of events and biographies of North Vietnamese pilots who made claims on American airplanes, helicopters or drones during the Vietnam War

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To the Rescue: Consolidated PBY Catalina

The flying boat racked up a notable World War II record in search and rescue, reconnaissance and combat

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