The nurses of World War II
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The nurses that accompanied US troops to World War II combat areas braved the perils of warfare to administer to the health needs of the soldiers. There were almost 45,000 nurses in the Army and 9,000 in the Navy by the end of the war.
Publication Name: The American Legion
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0886-1234
Year: 1995
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Happy trails: cowboy king Roy Rogers and his leading lady Dale Evans were also off-screen heroes to their kids
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One of the children adopted by Roy Rogers describes family life with the cowboy star and his wife, Dale Evans. The children were a diverse group and were raised with love and discipline.
Publication Name: The American Legion
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0886-1234
Year: 1999
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The Bravest Cowboy
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James Arness, star of the 600-episode Gunsmoke, recounts his experiences in World War II.
Publication Name: The American Legion
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0886-1234
Year: 2003
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