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April 23, 2024

Sen. Daniel Inouye of Hawaii (dark suit) watches troops of the 2nd Armored Division, Fort Hood, Texas board a C135 jet transport plane on Oct. 23, 1963 at Bergstrom Air Force Base, Austin, Texas for a flight to Germany. The senator, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee accompanied them on their flight, a part of exercise big lift. Col. Frank R. Walsh, 340th group commander, stationed at Bergstrom AFB stands behind Sen. Inouye. (AP Photo)

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Sen. Daniel Inouye of Hawaii (dark suit) watches troops of the 2nd Armored Division, Fort Hood, Texas board a C135 jet transport plane on Oct. 23, 1963 at Bergstrom Air Force Base, Austin, Texas for a flight to Germany. The senator, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee accompanied them on their flight, a part of exercise big lift. Col. Frank R. Walsh, 340th group commander, stationed at Bergstrom AFB stands behind Sen. Inouye. (AP Photo)