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Jack Valentino

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4. On the other hand, he did get the Vietnam war right at 19 years---

Reply to dflprincess (Original post)

Wed Apr 1, 2026, 09:33 PM

Apr 1

as it started back in the 1950s against the French colonial power, many years before American involvement....

so, the Trump interpretation of when these wars started was inconsistent ---
as with ANYTHING 'Trump'

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"WWII lasted for 3 years, 8 months, and x days"????? [View all] dflprincess Apr 1 OP

Neither did WWI begin in April 1917. rsdsharp Apr 1 #1

Charles can talk to him about that too dflprincess Apr 1 #3

The only history is American history Renew Deal Apr 1 #2

On the other hand, he did get the Vietnam war right at 19 years--- Jack Valentino Apr 1 #4

This message was self-deleted by its author applegrove Apr 1 #5