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WWII: SACRIFICE, SWEAT, SERVICE
Multimedia: A timeline of Inky history from the Civil War to today

Posted on Sun, May. 31, 2009

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WWII: SACRIFICE, SWEAT, SERVICE

That Friday came the hangover. Said The Inquirer: "Weary and worn after its victory celebration, Philadelphia goes back to work today."

Contact staff writer Tom Infield

at 610-313-8205 or tinfield@phillynews.com.

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