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Mass Evacuation in Florida as Catastrophic Hurricane Irma Approaches

Mass Evacuation in Florida as Catastrophic Hurricane Irma Approaches
As the catastrophic Hurricane Irma makes its way through the Caribbean heading toward Florida, officials say this storm is forcing one of the largest evacuations in U.S. history.

5 Facts about the Dunkirk Evacuation

5 Facts about the Dunkirk Evacuation
Last week, film director Christopher Nolan’s movie Dunkirk opened in theaters across the U.S. The film tells the true story of Operation Dynamo, a heroic effort to save Allied troops who were stranded on a beach in France and surrounded by the German army during World War II. It is truly a compelling real-life story.

Here are five facts about the “Miracle of Dunkirk,” the biggest evacuation in military history.

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