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The War

Here Lie Three Americans

LIFE magazine published the first image of dead American servicemen in the 9/20/43 issue.

Aired 09/22/2007 | Rating NR

FromKen Burns

The War

Here Lie Three Americans

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LIFE magazine published the first image of dead American servicemen in the 9/20/43 issue.

In the September 20, 1943 issue, LIFE magazine published the first image of dead American servicemen that American civilians had been allowed to see in the twenty-one months since Pearl Harbor.

Aired 09/22/2007 | Rating NR

FromKen Burns

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