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conetops from 1945

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caption reads: "Men at a naval base were given four cans of beer each in celebration of the end of the World War II, Manila, Philippines. One of the men holds a 'WAR OVER' sign"


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Re: conetops from 1945

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Cool picture!

Wonder what the response would be today if you handed out free beers to the G.I.s?

First response: Woo-Hoo! FREE BEER!

Second response: "What the hell is BLATZ ?!"
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Michelle O would say you can't give them beer, only carrot juice.

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The cones of the conetops didn't get the OD coloring?
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