Today in World War II History

70 Years Ago—June 26, 1940: French General Charles DeGaulle forms French Volunteer Legion in London.
65 Years Ago—June 26, 1945: The United Nations Charter is signed by 50 nations in San Francisco. US forces secure Luzon in the Philippines, although pockets of resistance remain in the north until the Japanese surrender.
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Published on June 26, 2010 03:00
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