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Information about cover appears on page 20, reading as follows:
LIFE'S COVER: Dwight David Eisenhower, a 53-year-old Kansan with a crooked grin, was a monument to the hope of men in many nations last week. He had taken the great responsibility and made the irrevocable decision. Now the outcome of the battles was largely in the hands of his field commanders and their men. The supreme commander's days, however, were still full. For a glimpse of general's family on D-day, see pp. 41–44.
Photo credit on page 23 reads "Official U.S. Army Photo".
The copyright on this magazine was not renewed and it is in the public domain. Works copyrighted before 1964 had to have the copyright renewed sometime in the 28th year. If the copyright was not renewed the work is in the public domain. It is best to search 6 months before and after the required year. Some magazines are published the month before the cover date and some registrations may be delayed for a few months.
The June 19 1944 issue of
LIFE
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LIFE
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