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Today's Quotefall Puzzle features a quote by Jimmy Doolittle. Click puzzle (or click here) for full size rendition, then use your browser's print command to print puzzle. Jimmy Doolittle was a famed aviation pilot during World War 2 who led the famous Tokyo Raid, or "Doolittle Raid," four weeks following Pearl Harbor. While doing little military damage, it revitalized America's hope in fighting so short after the Pearl Harbor attack. All hints, along with the answer, are provided in the first reply comment below, using filtered font to prevent accidental spoilers. Please refrain from disclosing the full answer in comments to prevent...

We’ve got to teach history based not on what’s in fashion but what’s important — why the Pilgrims came here, who Jimmy Doolittle was, and what those 30 seconds over Tokyo meant. If we forget what we did, we won’t know who we are. . . . I’m warning of an eradication of the American memory that could result, ultimately, in an erosion of the American spirit. Let’s start with some basics: more attention to American history and a greater emphasis on civic ritual.

Col. William Marsh "Bill" Bower, the last surviving pilot of "Doolittle's Raiders" who bombed Japan in 1942, died Monday at his home in south Boulder. He was 93 and "lived a completely full life," said his son Jim Bower. "My dad was a hell of a guy," he said. "He was a brave soul, a warrior. He was everybody's friend. He did all kinds of volunteer work. He was an exceptional human being." Bill Bower was hailed as a hero for his role in the United States' first air attack on Japan following the bombing of Pearl Harbor on Dec....

Lt. Col. Chase J. Nielsen, a Utah man and member of the famed "Doolittle Raiders" who bombed Japan in 1942 -- in a retaliation attack from Pearl Harbor -- passed away on Friday at the age of 90. Nielsen was a navigator in one of the most daring air raids in American history, when 16 B-25 bombers took off from an aircraft carrier and bombed Tokyo on April 18, 1942. Nielsen and his crew -- named "Crew 6," because of the order in which they left the aircraft carrier -- ditched the plane off the coast of China after it...

Lord, Keep our Troops forever in Your care Give them victory over the enemy... Grant them a safe and swift return... Bless those who mourn the lost. . FReepers from the Foxhole join in prayer for all those serving their country at this time. ...................................................................................... ........................................... . U.S. Military History, Current Events and Veterans Issues Where Duty, Honor and Countryare acknowledged, affirmed and commemorated. . . Our Mission: The FReeper Foxhole is dedicated to Veterans of our Nation's military forces and to others who are affected in their relationships with Veterans. In the FReeper Foxhole, Veterans or their family...

World War II heroes kick off five-day celebrationA LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT President Bush sent the Raiders a letter that was read at Wednesday night's reception: "Your actions during World War II and your contributions to our Nation will never be forgotten. "As our Nation confronts the challenges of a new era, I salute the example set by the Doolittle Raiders. Their bravery and devotion to duty are an inspiration to all Americans." 'TODAY SHOW' NBC's "Today Show," which airs from 7 to 10 a.m., plans to feature the Raiders' story this morning. The 60th anniversary reunion of Doolittle's Tokyo...