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Papers of Rudi Berndt, WPAFB Engineer via Operation Paperclip, Now Open for Research
We are pleased to announce that MS-632: Rudi Berndt Papers is now open for research. Rudi Julius Berndt (1921-2004) was a German engineer who came to the United States as part of Operation Paperclip (or Project Paperclip), a secret program … Continue reading
Posted in Aviation, Collections, Local History, SC&A
Tagged aviation, aviation history, Cold War, collections, local history, MS-632, new collections, news, WWII
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President Truman in Dayton
The final installment of the DDN Presidential Series is the 33rd President of the United States, Harry Truman. President Truman’s legacy has gone through an evolution since he left office in 1953. His approval rating was in the low 20% … Continue reading
Posted in DDN and Dayton
Tagged 1948 election, Campaign, Harry Truman, President Truman, presidents, WWII
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Victory over Japan (V-J) Day in Dayton
Victory over Japan Day (V-J Day) is the name chosen for the anniversary of the Allied victory of the Empire of Japan during WWII. The Japanese agreed to surrender in August of 1945 and the official documents were signed the … Continue reading
Posted in DDN and Dayton
Tagged Atomic Bomb, Empire of Japan, Pearl Harbor, VJ Day, WWII
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