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Machsom Watch

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2 thoughts on “Veteran’s Day”

  2. I don’t have HBO, and sadly had not heard of this documentary. I did see Bob Herbert’s piece on it today.
    I’ve been following the story about how “Private Ryan,” won’t be shown because it’s too graphic. It’s a sad state of affairs.

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