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Tag Archives: WWII
75 Years After the Battle of Midway, a Tour of the Midway Atoll
A major World War II naval battle around the Midway Atoll—a trio of small islands near Hawaii—ended in June 1942 when the United States turned back a Japanese attack and crippled its Imperial Navy. Now, 75 years later, this atoll … Continue reading
74 Years Since the ‘Battle of Midway’—What Happens Now?
It was 74 years ago this week—June of 1942—that one of the major naval battles of World War II raged around the Midway Atoll, a chain of three small islands that are about 1,300 miles from Honolulu. Today, the atoll … Continue reading
Our 3rd Comptroller General, Lindsay C. Warren
Following the short tenure of our second watchdog-in-chief, Lindsay C. Warren stepped into the role of U.S. Comptroller General. Today’s WatchBlog shares his legacy and why some rated him the “Best Watchdog in Show.” Life before GAO Born December 16, … Continue reading
