August 29th in US History P2

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On August 29th in 1916 Congress created the US Naval reserve.

On August 29th in 1944 15,000 American troops marched down the Champs Elysees in Paris as the French capital continued to celebrate its liberation from the Nazis.

On August 29th in 1945 General MacArthur was named the Supreme Commander of Allied Powers in Japan.

On August 29th in 1945 US Airborne troops landed in transport planes at Atsugi airfield, southwest of Tokyo, beginning the occupation of Japan.

On August 29th in 1957 Congress passed the Civil Rights Act of 1957. South Carolina Sen. Strom Thurmond ended a filibuster against a civil rights bill after talking for 24 hours and 18 minutes.

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