The Transports.

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Description

Cinquain poem composed as lyrics to a song with the beginning stanza containing 8 lines, ending stanza containing 6 lines and the middle stanzas having 4 lines, each rhyming on the second, fourth and sixth line. The lyrics discuss conditions at war and the American's confidence in the fight against dictators.

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[1] p. ; 27 cm.

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Creator: Unknown. [1941..1945].

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National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Established in 1967, the Museum honors the 8 million Americans who served in WWII in the Pacific Theater by sharing their stories with the world. Located in Fredericksburg in the restored Nimitz "Steamboat" Hotel, the Museum partners with the Texas Historical Commission to preserve the historical resources of the era.

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Cinquain poem composed as lyrics to a song with the beginning stanza containing 8 lines, ending stanza containing 6 lines and the middle stanzas having 4 lines, each rhyming on the second, fourth and sixth line. The lyrics discuss conditions at war and the American's confidence in the fight against dictators.

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[1] p. ; 27 cm.

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National Museum of the Pacific War Digital Archive

The Digital Archive presents digitized collections from the Center for Pacific War Studies collections at the National Museum of the Pacific War. Collections and material are continuously being added and represent only a small portion of the archives' physical holdings.

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  • [1941..1945]

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  • April 30, 2024, 8:59 p.m.

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  • May 8, 2024, 11:58 a.m.

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The Transports., poem, [1941..1945]; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1679705/: accessed May 24, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation.

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