U.S. TROOPS LANDED ON OKINAWA IN 1945

Landing on Okinawa: September 1945 | 58 days after leaving M… | Flickr

1945: Asia's Powers Converge at Okinawa

On April 1, 1945, after suffering the loss of 116 planes and
damage to
three aircraft carriers, 50,000 U.S. combat troops,
under the command of Lieutenant General Simon B. Buckner

Jr., landed on the southwest coast of the Japanese island
of Okinawa, 350 miles south of Kyushu, the southern main
island of Japan.

Determined to seize Okinawa as a base of operations for
the army ground and air forces for a later assault on
mainland Japan, more than 1,300 ships converged
on the island, finally putting ashore 50,000 combat
troops.

Lieutenant General Simon B. Buckner (CSA) | Altered Period Photos
Simon Bolivar Buckner Jr.
(
18 July 1886 – 18 June 1945)

Buckner was among the casualties,
killed by enemy artillery fire just three
days before the Japanese surrender.

Colorized photographs give life to these WWI, WWII U.S. troops

U.S. troops land on Okinawa - Apr 01, 1945 - HISTORY.com

Apr 2019: 1945 Battle of Okinawa | Australian Army Research Centre (AARC)

Okinawa (1952) — The Movie Database (TMDb)

The 1952 film Okinawa starring Pat O’Brien, is one of several movies to depict this decisive episode in the history of the
war.

Fort Buckner - Alchetron, The Free Social Encyclopedia
Fort Buckner is a small United States Army base located immediately south of Camp Foster, near Futenma, on
Okinawa, Japan.

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SCIENCE FICTION ACTION FILM RELEASED

The Matrix (1999) | PrimeWire

On March 31, 1999, the writing and directing sibling team of
Lana and Lilly Wachowski release their second film, the mind-
blowing science-fiction blockbuster
The Matrix.

Later films include Cloud Atlas (2012) and Jupiter Ascending
(2015). A sequel to The Matrix Revolutions, The Matrix
Resurrections, was released in 2021.         
        
        
        
        
        
Lilly Wachowski Explains Why She's Not Involved with 'The Matrix 4′ | Lana  Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski, The Matrix | Just Jared: Celebrity Gossip and  Breaking Entertainment News        
Lilly and Lana Wachowsk.

5 Reasons The Matrix Has Aged Poorly (& 5 Reasons It's Timeless)

Agente Smith. (@AgenteSmith_) | Twitter

‘The Matrix’ 20 years on: why it's still the best sci-fi film ever made

Matrix Wallpapers HD Free Download

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MUSICAL OPENED ON BROADWAY IN 1943

Oklahoma! - 1943 Broadway — Broadway Refocused

Oklahoma! opened on Broadway on March 31, 1943. In spite of 
a less-than-promising lead-up, it would go on to set a Broadway
record of 2,212 performances before finally closing five years
later.

Explore the show Oklahoma! - History and More | Rodgers & Hammerstein

MARCH 31, 1943: “OKLAHOMA! OPENS. March 31, 2023: Theatre Yesterday and… |  by Ron Fassler | Medium

Review: "Oklahoma!" Defied the Expectations of Its Audience, Or Did It?

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CHRISTOPHER WALKEN IS 80 TODAY

Christopher Walken

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Oscar-winning actor Christopher Walken is noted for offbeat performances in films like "The Deer Hunter" and "Pulp
Fiction."

Walken has earned him numerous accolades including an
Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, a Screen Actors Guild
Award
, as well as nominations for two Primetime Emmy
Awards
and two Tony Awards. His films have grossed
more than $1.6 billion in the United States alone.


6 Movies Where Christopher Walken Has a Watch Up His Ass But It Never Comes Up

Christopher Walken's Movies: See His Best Film Roles Ever

Christopher Walken Movies | Ultimate Movie Rankings

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ANDREW JACKSON TREE TO BE DOWNED

Jackson magnolias
The magnolia tree (left of center, with a silver trunk) dates between the late 1820s and the 1860s.


(FOX NEWS) – President Trump has announced the
plan to chop down the tree.

According to folklore, two trees were planted by Andrew Jackson
to honor his late wife Rachel.

President Trump said “this tree is in terrible condition, a very
dangerous safety  hazard, at the White House entrance, no
less, and must now be removed.”


Trump said the historic tree will be chopped down in coming
days, and replaced by another tree.

The president added: "The Historic wood from the tree will be
preserved by the White House Staff, and may be used for other
high and noble purposes!!!"


Trump/Jackson split
President Donald Trump-former President Andrew Jackson.


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