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A mistake finally corrected after more than 80 years for two WWII Jewish American soldiers

Dana Bash

Dana Bash

Updated 12:12 PM EDT, Sat May 24, 2025

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A mistake finally corrected after more than 80 years for two WWII Jewish American soldiers

The non-profit Operation Benjamin, which works with the American Battle Monuments Commission, helped organize the replacement of Latin crosses with Stars of David for two Jewish soldiers buried in Italy. CNN’s Dana Bash meets with the families who traveled from the US to witness the ceremony.

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