Today in World War II History—June 28, 1944

Thomas Dewey, 1948 (US Library of Congress: cph.3c06327)

80 Years Ago—June 28, 1944: At the Republican convention in Chicago, Thomas Dewey is nominated for president.

Last Japanese planes leave New Guinea as Allies advance.

In Paris, resistance kills Philippe Henriot, Milice (pro-Nazi) leader and voice of Radio-Paris.

Glenn Miller’s Army Air Forces Band arrives in Scotland on HMT Queen Elizabeth.

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