Born on This Day
Author who blended fantasy, sci-fi and postmodernism is satirical novels like 1969's "Slaughterhouse-Five."
American general nicknamed "Old Blood-and-Guts" who played a crucial role in Allied victories in Europe in World War II.
Actress best known for 1990s hits like "Ghost," "A Few Good Men," and "Indecent Proposal."
The "Three Servicemen" statue is unveiled near the Vietnam War Memorial. Honoring the diversity of soldiers who served in that war, it marks the first time an African American is depicted in a sculpture on the National Mall.
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