Today in World War II History—Dec. 17, 1943

US Army medics entering San Pietro, Italy, Dec 1943 (US Army Center for Military History)

75 Years Ago—Dec. 17, 1943: US Fifth Army takes San Pietro, Italy, after Germans retreat.

Wings are first awarded to WASPs (Women’s Airforce Service Pilots).

US Congress finally repeals all Chinese Exclusion Acts.