Normandy Beaches, France
Mary Murphy
September 18, 2023
I knew. Of course, I knew. I’ve seen the movies. I’ve read the books. I was in history class the day we talked about the
I knew. Of course, I knew. I’ve seen the movies. I’ve read the books. I was in history class the day we talked about the
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