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Eager to serve, 16-year-old enlists in WWII
Shown is a Houstin Payne photo of Clayton Oliver’s AAA Root Beer stand in Shawnee in the 1940s. Provided After war he starts business in ShawneeBy Vicky O. MisaThe Shawnee News-Starvmisa@cherryroad.comThe Second World War (WWII) lasted for six years — from September 1939 to September 1945. The U.S. became fully engaged into the conflict in…
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The roles of the various branches of the U.S. military
Metro Creative ConnectionEach November, people across the United States and its territories honor the brave men and women who serve and have served in the various branches of the country’s military. Veterans Day is observed annually every November 11 and honors the service of all U.S. military veterans. The day should not be confused with…
