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Farmers Helped to Make the 1944 D-Day Invasion Possible

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Wed, 06/05/2024 - 12:00
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Radio Broadcast Num: 09

Radio Remark: Food production by farmers and civilians was a key factor in the success of the D-Day invasion 80 years ago this week. Gary Crawford has this report.



PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA historical expert, Anne Effland. ABC reporter George Hicks. President Franklin Roosevelt.

Radio Length: 00:01:00.360

Radio Author: GCRAWFOR

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