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mahatmakanejeeves

(57,573 posts) Fri Apr 19, 2024, 08:08 AM Apr 19

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On this day, April 19, 1989, a gun turret on board the battleship Iowa exploded, killing 47 sailors.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/April_19

• 1989 – A gun turret exploded on board the United States Navy battleship Iowa, killing 47 sailors.

This was followed by an attempted coverup, in which it was claimed that one of the victims was at fault. He was gay; what more do you need to know?

Wed Apr 19, 2023: On this day, April 19, 1989, a gun turret on board the battleship Iowa exploded, killing 47 sailors.

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On this day, April 19, 1989, a gun turret on board the battleship Iowa exploded, killing 47 sailors. (Original Post) mahatmakanejeeves Apr 19 OP

You described it perfectly. Basic LA Apr 19 #1

Well, somebody had to be held responsible and since there were few survivors... Chainfire Apr 19 #2

Basic LA

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1. You described it perfectly.

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Fri Apr 19, 2024, 08:18 AM

Apr 19

A shameful episode of finger pointing.

Chainfire

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2. Well, somebody had to be held responsible and since there were few survivors...

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Fri Apr 19, 2024, 08:59 AM

Apr 19

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