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They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old
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It is the soldier, not the reporter, who gives us freedom of the press. It is the soldier, not the poet, who gives us the freedom of speech. It is the soldier, not the campus organizer, who gives us the freedom to demonstrate. It is the soldier, who salutes the flag, who serves under it, and whose coffin is draped by the flag, who allows the protestor to burn the flag.
- Father Davis Edward O' Brien Srg. USMC
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February 19
1690: A French-Indian force of some 200 men attack the English settlement at Schenectady, New York. The assault begins at 11p.m., taking the garrison and inhabitants by surprise. After burning the settlement and massacring most of the settlers, the raider
1915: British and French bombardment of the outer forts of the Dardanelles begun
1942: Japanese carrier raid on Darwin, Australia
1945: GOCH-CALCAR ROAD, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 21 Feb 45)
1945: US troops land on Iwo Jima after 72 day bombardment
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