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#241870 03/21/2011 04:39 AM
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Quadaffi has all of his presentation pieces on display at the Red Palace in Tripoli. As you would expect -- all over the top with decoration.

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Quadaffi also has some US War Souvenirs that need to be returned to the US.

1. Mast of the USS Philadelphia on display at the Red Palace
2. Wreckage of the Bomber "Lady Be Good" in Tobruk

Most importantly are the bodies of 4 US sailors killed at Tripoli in 1804. Not a single President, not a single Congressman in over 200 years has made any effort to return these men to their native soil.

However the country of Italy has removed the bodies of every fallen Italian soldier in Tripoli and returned them to Italy.

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Interesting, where and how are the bodies interred at ?
I read the story of "Lady Be Good" some time back, very tragic.


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Doug, here is my Google Earth photo site with a pic of the Sailors resting place and a few current shots of the Lady Be Good.

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Im sure it wont be long before these items and the sailors are returned,, you can bet on it!!


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Originally Posted By: Vic Diehl
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Doug, here is my Google Earth photo site with a pic of the Sailors resting place and a few current shots of the Lady Be Good.

Vic

Great photos. Real art.
Steve Ray


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