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Marthe48

(17,015 posts) Fri Apr 12, 2024, 10:00 AM Apr 12

Japan will donate 250 cherry trees

In anticipation of the 250th Anniversary of our Independence. Love this news!

https://www.reuters.com/world/kishida-delights-washington-with-promise-250-cherry-trees-independence-gift-2024-04-11/

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Japan will donate 250 cherry trees (Original Post) Marthe48 Apr 12 OP

The Japanese have proven a great ally to the US (except for a couple of mid 20th century decades). marble falls Apr 12 #1

And the whole WWII thing FSogol Apr 12 #2

I read about island nations' need to expand Marthe48 Apr 12 #3

marble falls

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1. The Japanese have proven a great ally to the US (except for a couple of mid 20th century decades).

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Fri Apr 12, 2024, 10:04 AM

Apr 12

FSogol

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2. And the whole WWII thing

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Fri Apr 12, 2024, 10:10 AM

Apr 12

Marthe48

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3. I read about island nations' need to expand

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Fri Apr 12, 2024, 10:35 AM

Apr 12

however they could. Caused some of the 20th century upheaval. Maybe modern communication and supply chains have reduced the need to control territory off the original turf.

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