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Associated Press Soldier's Engagement Waters Pals' Mouths

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09953.059 Author/Creator: Associated Press Place Written: s.l. Type: Newspaper clipping Date: circa 1943 Pagination: 1 p. Order a Copy

One newspaper clipping entitled, "Soldier's Engagement Waters Pals' Mouths." Details a romantic relationship between an American staff sergeant and an Australian socialist.

Schelder, Dean, fl. 1943
Billington, Henry, fl. 1943

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