U.S. TROOPS LANDED ON OKINAWA IN 1945

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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.

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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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MUSICIAN ERIC CLAPTON IS 80 TODAY

Reptile': Behind Eric Clapton's “Electric Unplugged Album” - Dig!

30 Fascinating Vintage Photographs of a Young Eric Clapton in the 1960s

Eric Clapton Announces Limited Run of 2025 US Tour Dates

Eric Patrick Clapton is an English rock and blues guitarist,
singer, and songwriter. He is regarded as one of the most
successful and influential guitarists in rock music.Clapton
ranked second in Rolling Stone‘s list of the "
100 Greatest
Guitarists of All Time
" and fourth in Gibson‘s "Top 50
Guitarists of All Time." He was named number five in Time
magazine’s list of "The 10 Best Electric Guitar Players" in
2009.

Eric Clapton - The Cream of Clapton (Full Album 1987)

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‘DR. KILDARE’ STAR HAS DIED AT AGE 90

Dr. Kildare is an NBC medical drama television series which originally ran from September 28, 1961, until August 30,
1966.

Richard Chamberlain - Movies, Age & Facts

(The Hollywood Reporter) – Richard Chamberlain died Saturday
night in Waimanalo, Hawaii, of complications following a stroke.
He was two days shy of his 91st birthday.

Shogun
Shōgun is a 1980 historical drama miniseries
first broadcast on
NBC over five nights
between September 15 and 19, 1980.

The Thorn Birds - ABC Miniseries - Where To Watch

The Thorn Birds TV miniseries broadcast on ABC from
March 27 to 30, 1983.

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