New Mexico History
80th Anniversary-Bataan Death March
Today marks the 80th anniversary of the Bataan Death March. The infamous WWII walk began on April 9, 1942 and lasted through April 17, 1942.
April 9, 2022
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Today marks the 80th anniversary of the Bataan Death March. The infamous WWII walk began on April 9, 1942 and lasted through April 17, 1942.
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