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Brit Bike Triumphs in US

Triumph is continuing its comeback in the US. I've never owned a Triumph, but my buddy loves his Daytona and swears by it. I've always fancied a Tiger, but they are not cheap and it doesn't quite match the BMW R1200GS in style or performace, IMHO.
Triumph also has a strong war production history during the war years of the first half of the 20th century.
It's good to see the Triumph succeed again and keep the brand going strong.

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11 December 1941 Germany and Italy Declare War on USA

Three days after Franklin Delano Roosevelt declared that the USA was at war with Japan, Germany and Italy declared war on the USA.

"Benito Mussolini, made his declaration first - from the balcony over the Piazza Venezia in Rome - pledging the 'powers of the pact of steel' were determined to win."

The Piazza Venezia was the site of a happier moment 12 years later as Gregory Peck tooled around with Anglo/Dutch war survivor Audrey Hepburn on a scooter in the movie Roman Holiday.

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