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February 11, 1943: Eisenhower promoted to four-star General of the US Army

By Staff writer / 02.11.19
February 11, 1943: Eisenhower promoted to four-star General of the US Army
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Samuel Clemens was born in Florida, Missouri. He has written for various publications, including the Territorial Enterprise, The Sacramento Union, and New York Saturday Press. He enjoys steamboat rides and making hilarious observations about human nature.

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