JULY 29, 1945

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• Headline: Devastating Airstrike on Japanese Navy Ships. Impact: The burning ships off Kure sparked a chain reaction that led to the invention of the 'Scorched Earth' policy—because why just win a war when you can also create an environmental catastrophe?. Fact: Fun fact: those burning vessels were the ancestors of the modern 'burnout'—a term now used by overworked millennials..
• Headline: Nisei Student Leadership in Italy. Impact: The election of a Nisei student as president in Florence paved the way for future generations to argue about representation in student government. Who knew a college council could change the course of history?. Fact: Did you know 'Pfc I S Aoki' is actually a secret code for 'Please find a cool way to make history'? Well, it should be..
• Headline: Lehman Arrives in London. Impact: Lehman's arrival in London was the beginning of the infamous British tradition of showing up late to every meeting, which continues to this day.. Fact: Recovery noted? More like recovery hoped for—like my New Year's resolutions every January!.
• Headline: FAMILIES URED TO BOARD CHILDREN. Impact: The urging of families to board children was the catalyst for the invention of the 'temporary guardian'—a job that still pays poorly and comes with zero benefits.. Fact: Who knew that fostering kids could become a bizarre trend? It was like a 1940s version of Airbnb, minus the Wi-Fi..
• Headline: VETERAN ADVISERS CHOSEN FOR CITY; Former Member of Women's Army Corp Is Named by Neary to Represent Kings. Impact: The appointment of veterans as city advisers led to the inevitable rise of 'veterans as city advisers' becoming a popular career choice—who knew you'd need a side hustle after serving?. Fact: A former member of the Women's Army Corps as an adviser? That's like asking your dog for relationship advice—sure, they mean well, but….
• Headline: WHITMAN: HIS POETRY AND PROSE; Mark Van Doren's Anthology Offers A New View and a Fresh Appraisal. Impact: Whitman's poetry and prose revitalized the art of writing, leading to countless high school students pretending they understood it in their English classes. Thanks, Walt!. Fact: Portable Walt Whitman? Sounds like a hipster's dream come true—just wait until they discover his poetry in a coffee shop..
• Headline: VINSON AS TREASURER FACES MANY NEW TASKS; FRED M. VINSON. Impact: Vinson's tax problems became a case study for future treasurers on how to dodge responsibility without actually dodging taxes. Bravo!. Fact: Tax problems? Sounds like a classic case of 'I didn't sign up for this'—a sentiment echoed by every first-year accounting student..
• Headline: EGYPTIANS URGE CHANGE; Former Premier Calls for End of Martial Law. Impact: The call for an end to martial law in Egypt started a trend of political upheaval that would eventually lead to a million hashtags and online petitions—because nothing says change like a tweet!. Fact: Did you know that calling for change is the political equivalent of saying 'I want to do better' but never actually taking the first step? Classic!.