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Anniversaries in American history that fall on December 19.

1944 · Eras
Battle of the Bulge
Last major German offensive; repelled at enormous cost
World War II
1941 · Eras
U.S. enters World War II
War mobilization finally ends unemployment; Depression over
The Great Depression
1777 · Places / Battlefields
Valley Forge
The Pennsylvania encampment where the Continental Army survived its darkest winter
Valley Forge