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Art exhibit marks 80 years since the pivotal Battle of Manila during WWII

An art exhibit has opened at the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the battle to free the Philippine capital during World War II. Liberation of Manila: 80 ...

‘The Battle of Manila’ Review: The Costs of Victory

The 19th episode of “The Twilight Zone” aired on Feb. 12, 1960. Its title, “The Purple Testament,” quotes Shakespeare’s ...
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Aged liberators return to Manila to commemorate historic WWII battle’s 80th anniversary

A pair of U.S. veterans are headed home after one of the last visits to the Philippines by Americans who fought there during World War II. Navy veteran Arthur Grabiner, 99, of New York City, and Army ...
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Battle of Manila 80th Anniversary: Reclusive Son of Gen. Douglas MacArthur Makes Rare Statement

The reclusive only child of five-star Army Gen. Douglas MacArthur made a rare public statement Saturday to honor the Americans and Filipinos who fought to liberate the Philippines from Japanese ...
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80 Years Later: 1st Cavalry Division returns to the Philippines to commemorate the Battle of Manila

MANILA, Philippines — 80 years ago, on Feb. 3, 1945, the battle for the capital of the Philippines began between Allied Forces and Imperial Japan. The 1st Cavalry Division was one of three divisions ...