"[11] Indeed none of the strategy papers produced by Abrams on assuming command of MACV indicated the need for any change in U.S. strategy and U.S. forces continued large-scale operations to engage People's Army of Vietnam (PAVN) main force units including the Battle of Hamburger Hill in May 1969.[12]. Combined Forces Command.He previously served as the 22nd commanding general of United States Army Forces Command from August 10, 2015 . Abrams was a heavy smoker. Abrams married Julia Berthe Harvey in 1936. Thats what we were taught, thats what we absorbed here, said Gen. 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The 1st Battalion (Ranger), 75th Infantry, was activated and parachuted into Fort Stewart, Georgia, on July 1; the 2nd Battalion (Ranger), 75th Infantry followed with activation on October 1. [19], A heavy cigar smoker, Abrams died at age 59, eleven days before his 60th birthday at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C., from complications of surgery to remove a cancerous lung. dGD)F I8ng:gu|FG/f#/F)q4&~h W%'sOpF*N3Hb:-l}%M4^sER#gSX 8X;tj4@\!Q;tkY4/9e &1d Y':o6 "z]6 `2D0s wl[@"u-n,J0 General of the Army Omar N. Bradley was a key American commander during World War II and later served as the first Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He was again promoted to colonel and commanded the 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment (195152). I was a birddog pilot in Vietnam (1967-68) and picked up an Field Artillery Aerial Observer (AO) for a mission one day during my tour of duty. 0`8 `sd80Im<0q W The Chief of Staff of the Army announces the following officer assignments: Regular Army. While serving in Vietnam in 1968, I was the personnel sergeant in charge of officer redeployment that actually cut the orders to relieve Gen. Westmoreland of his command and assigning Gen. Abrams as Commander of U.S. He was alone responsible for holding the military line of South Vietnam as he indefatigably pressurized the Vit Cng and the North Vietnamese positions in the South. All creative content published under a COLLECTIVE MEMORYThe museum expects to attract some 750,000 visitors a year. Creighton Williams Abrams Jr. (September 15, 1914 - September 4, 1974) was a United States Army general who commanded military operations in the Vietnam War from 1968 to 1972, which saw United States troop strength in South Vietnam reduced from a peak of 543,000 to 49,000. Brigadier General Creighton W. Abrams III addressed the 87th Engineer Battalion during reunion at Ft. Belvoir. Brigadier General Creighton W. Abrams III (brother) General Robert B. Abrams (brother) Other work: Military analyst, Associated Press: General John Nelson Abrams (September 3, 1946 - August 20, 2018) was a United States Army four-star general who commanded the United States Army Training and Doctrine Command from 1998 to 2002. Brigadier General, US Army, Retired 0000002014 00000 n This is the actual text of the billthe legislation itself. He had earned the respect of Patton. [6]:142. HR90. General Abrams will discuss the National Museum of the U.S. Army; but more importantly, he shall address the 1775 to 1783 Revolutionary War artifacts that will be on display. John Nelson Abrams, b.1946). The museum is scheduled to open in 2019. She founded the army group of Arlington Ladies and devoted time to humanitarian causes.[18]. After leaving the 1st Cavalry Division, he joined the freshly created 1st Armored Division, as a lieutenant. Daughters Noel Bradley, Jeanne Daley, and Elizabeth Doyle all married army officers. The reason I started checking into this was because I am reading "Killing Patton" and had come to the place where then Lt. Col. Abrams had broken through to Bastogne fighting the Germans in the cold of winter and proved that he and his men were the best of the best in armored warfare, according to Gen. Patton himself. Retired Army brigadier general. Liza L. Greenwald, the daughter of Dorothy and Robert Greenwald of Verona, N.J., was married in West Orange, N.J., last evening to Creighton W. Abrams III, a son of Joan and Brig. A program of Open Virginia. Born in Springfield, Massachusetts, the oldest son of a Boston & Albany Railroad repairman, Abrams was a stocky, lantern-jawed, cigar-chomping cavalryman who had graduated from the U.S. Military Academy in 1936 and become a courageous, resourceful professional soldier respected by all who knew him. He previously served as the 22nd commanding general of United States Army Forces Command from August 10, 2015 . The Army museums three major galleries will explore other facets of the Army since its 1775 founding. Commander 1960-62", "Special lady for each Arlington soldier-Volunteers honor troops and make sure none is buried alone", "The Way of the Soldier: Remembering General Creighton Abrams", Burial Detail: Abrams, Creighton W (Site 21, Grave S-33), https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Creighton_Abrams&oldid=1138519669, Brigadier General Creighton W. Abrams III (son), Vietnam Service Medal with bronze campaign star. of and greater appreciation for the United States Army in the future; now, Rsum:Executive director of the Army Historical Foundation since 2000. }y}S He not only led the military in the waning years of the. The numbers with the symbol before them are references to existing laws, and Following the election of President Richard Nixon, Abrams began implementing the Nixon Administration's Vietnamization policy to decrease U.S. involvement in Vietnam. endobj <> Hes the world champion., After training on the rolling farmlands of Wiltshire in southwestern England, Abrams had taken his battalion into action in France in July 1944. 87 0 obj He didnt have a headquarters out there in his lead tank. Compatriots are encouraged to attend this special meeting and bring your partner, potential SAR members, or other guests. endobj Weary paratroopers cheered at the lifting of the epic eight-day siege, and the Battered Bastards of the Bastion of Bastogne now belonged to a proud brotherhood in military history. 2022. license. He also commanded Combat Command B of the division during the Battle of the Bulge. And revealing character is what most movies are all. Dusk was veiling the snow-clad countryside as the first nine tanks, commanded by Lieutenant Charles Boggess, clanked through Assenois. Birthdate: estimated between 1921 and 1981. Brigadier General Creighton W. Abrams, USA (Ret.) 85 10 This page was last edited on 10 February 2023, at 03:31. Save the date: Wednesday, March 28, 2018, 6:30p.m. Forces in Vietnam. [16] The modern Ranger battalions owe their existence to Abrams and his charter: The battalion is to be an elite, light, and the most proficient infantry in the world. Good to hear he made general. Creighton Williams Abrams Jr. (September 15, 1914 - September 4, 1974) was a United States Army general who commanded military operations in the Vietnam War from 1968 to 1972, which saw United States troop strength in South Vietnam reduced from a peak of 543,000 to 49,000. Thank you, BG Abrams, for being such an excellent boss and an extreme pleasure to fly with. trailer Expected to open in 2016 at Fort Belvoir, Va., the museum would fill a . He commanded (1968-72) all U.S. forces in Vietnam during the latter stages of the Vietnam War and served as U.S. Army chief of staff (1972-74). WHEREAS, Brigadier General Creighton W. Abrams III, USA, Ret., honorable veteran and former executive director of the Army Historical Foundation, retired in June 2019; and. President Nixon seemed to hold Abrams in high regard, and often relied on his advice. He commanded the army, first as a major and then as a lieutenant colonel. About the Site | RSS He then attended and graduated from the Army War College in 1953. My father served in 4th Armored Division during WW2 and during the occupation. All source code is Commissioned in field artillery, Abrams commanded two batteries, a battalion, a division artillery and a corps artillery. Abrams graduated from the United States Military Academy, Westpoint, New York, in 1936. A few years after his death, General Abrams was bestowed one final honor: having his name adorn the M1 Abrams U.S. main battle tank that was brought into active service in 1980. PRESERVING MILITARY HISTORYAs head of the Army Historical Foundation, Brig. In 1953, he attended the Army War College.. As the largest and oldest service, the Army needs the support of the American people, and this museum will help connect and reconnect Americans with their Army, says Abrams, the son of the late Gen. Creighton Abrams, who was the U.S. commander in Vietnam after Gen. William Westmoreland and later Army chief of staff. Gen. Creighton W . endobj He donned the mantle of Army Chief of Staff in 1972, and oversaw the transition of the Army to an all-volunteer force. Join historians and history buffs alike with our Unlimited Digital Access pass to every military history article ever published (over 3,000 articles) in Sovereigns military history magazines. Introduced 02/18/2020 . He called for an intensive training program for the Vietnam army of the South during the implementation of the policy. In honor of Abrams, the U.S. Army named . His part in history is a source of pride. He was 71.He was the son of Gen. Creighton Abrams, the former Army chief of staff who died in 1974, and the brother of Gen. Robert B. Abrams, the current U.S. Army Forces Command commanding general, and of retired Brig. All rights reserved (About Us). After these events, he crafted a policy for the swift employment of Federal forces domestically and on 25 May 1963, the Joint Chiefs formalized that strategy with the Strike Command instructed to be prepared to move ready, deployable, tailored Army forces ranging in size from a reinforced company to a maximum force of 15,000 personnel. He remembers very well what it felt like when they were able to shake hands with the arriving warriors led by Lt. Col. Creighton Abrams. WASHINGTON, Wednesday, Sept. 4Gen Creighton W. Abrams, Army Chief of Staff and former United States Commander in Vietnam, died early today of complications from lung cancer surgery, the Army . W. 6.25 , 1, 10, 9(1953-1954) , . Thank the Lord I didn't crash land, run out of gas, ground loop or get us shot down for flying too low or doing something stupid. General Abrams is currently the Executive Director of the Army Historical Foundation and is charged with building support for the new National Museum of the U.S. Army now under construction at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. General Abrams had a strategic vision of using the Ranger Battalions to re-instill pride and values in the Army post Viet Nam. It had been ordered by General George S. Patton Jr., commander of the U.S. Third Army, to drive like hell toward its objective: the relief of the besieged 101st Airborne Division in the strategic road-junction town of Bastogne. Born In: Springfield, Massachusetts, United States. WHEREAS, Brigadier General Creighton W. Abrams III, USA, Ret., The unexamined victories and final tragedy of America's last years in Vietnam". The magazine quoted an unidentified military analyst to the effect that, "All this talk of dropping search-and destroy operations in favor of clear-and-hold is just a lot of bull. Wherever the battalion goes, it must be apparent that it is the best. 0000000470 00000 n Time Magazine reported that the 37th Tank Battalion was a fearsome weapon of destruction under Abrams, who showed the feel and flair of the born combat man., Abe Abrams wore out six tanks all named Thunderbolt during the war, but he never had one shot out from under him. Halftracks filled with infantrymen followed the Shermans. Our database is searchable by subject and updated continuously. [wvOz3E=B{aj},v}y}Fr:E~4?w/AoAyc5Y=Q\V1H*Q4RVf9/:3N-+@I L% b~t#ey$!W*u zd4,NmeE\ZM 5>lH{q,~{ He concurrently served as the commander of United Nations Command and commander of R.O.K.-U.S. United States commander during the Vietnam War and later Chief of Staff of the He also presided over the reorganization of the U.S. military and increased the number of army divisions from 13 to 16 in the country. It will remind those who have served and their families and friends that their collective stories and deeds will not be forgotten, Abrams says. In eight or 10 words, he could put more emphasis than someone who spoke for an hour. % Creighton Williams Abrams, Jr. (September 15, 1914 - September 4, 1974) was a United States Army general who commanded military operations in the Vietnam War from 1968-72 (which saw U.S. troop strength in South Vietnam fall from a peak of 543,000 to 49,000). Robert Bruce Abrams (born November 18, 1960) is a four-star general in the United States Army who currently serves as the 22nd commanding general of the U.S. Army Forces Command. Creighton W. Abrams. He died of complications after a surgery to treat the ailment at the age of 59. Following the war, Abrams served on the Army General Staff (194546), as head of the department of tactics at the Armored School, Fort Knox (194648), and graduated from the Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth (1949). Agreed to by the House of Delegates, February 24, 2020 . Abrams was promoted to lieutenant colonel eleven days before his 28th birthday. %PDF-1.4 "While we take pride in all goods Made in the U.S.A., it's special to highlight the locally made products that support our military," said Susan Da Vila, Ace Electronics' Director of Business Development. If it turns out he was not that AO I flew with that day, I still feel good about having expressed my thanks for the great example of leadership and sacrifice exemplified by his father. I was stationed in III Corps (at Tay Ninh) and I Corps (flying out of Chu Lai) during that period. endobj He had many commands and began his climb in the general officer ranks. xc```"1fF5a`BFP&q>S)Kpk~\lriO42+,FU P\b(* . Executive Director of the Army Historical Foundation. During this time, he also oversaw the forces deployed to ensure racial integration in U.S. universities. 2017. Abrams converted to Catholicism during his time in Vietnam; he was raised as Methodist Protestant. 85 0 obj Seems he has done a great job at the historical center, and that's what counts. 2 0 obj The task was quite challenging, especially after the reduction of the U.S. troops from over 500,000 to less than 30,000. When fifteen-year-old Tyson attends public school for the first time, his life is changed forever. See our system status dashboard. The event is open to the public for free. The main building will be approximately 186,000 square feet and display selections from over 15,000 pieces from the Army Art Collection and 30,000 artifacts, documents, and images. Subscriptions | API | Bulk Downloads [6]:8892 He performed a similar role in May 1963 during the civil rights protests in Birmingham, Alabama. The M119 Howitzer is a lightweight 105mm towed weapon that is used to provide destructive, suppressive and protective indirect and direct field artillery fires in support of combined arms operations. As the largest and oldest service, the Army needs the support of the American people, and this museum will help connect and reconnect Americans with their Army, says Abrams, the son of the late Gen. Creighton Abrams, who was the U.S. commander in Vietnam after Gen. William Westmoreland and later Army chief of staff. He currently serves as the Executive Director of the Army Historical Foundation. Also Known As: Creighton Williams Abrams Jr. Spouse/Ex-: Julia Berthe Harvey (m. 1936), children: Creighton W. Abrams III, John N. Abrams, Robert B. Abrams, place of death: Bethesda, Maryland, United States, Notable Alumni: United States Army War College, United States Army Command And General Staff College, education: United States Military Academy, United States Army Command And General Staff College, United States Army War College, awards: United States Military Academy Command and General Staff College (CGSC) US Army War College, See the events in life of Creighton Abrams in Chronological Order, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:GEN_Creighton_W_Abrams.JPG, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gpey_pz9ZG8. It led the 4th Armored in breaking out from the Normandy beachhead and in the Third Armys successful effort to seal off the Normandy Peninsula. Creighton Abrams became a Brigadier General in 1956. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). On behalf of Karin H. Johnson, I would like to add how proud she was to have been BG Abrams PAO in Augsburg during Desert Storm and Desert Shield. Abrams was promoted to general in 1964 and appointed Vice Chief of Staff of the United States Army, but not before being seriously considered as a candidate for chief of staff. That started a trend for me, and I spent three years between tours flying for the White House and the Pentagon before I returned to Vietnam. Served 31 years, including deployments to Korea, Vietnam, Germany, Southwest Asia, and Italy. This made Patton describe Abrams as the best tank commander in the army.. Anne Ferrell Tata (R-Virginia Beach), All source code is T> Abrams' positive assessments abruptly changed on May 1, when South Vietnamese soldiers in I Corps abandoned the city of Quang Tri and fled south in panic. They had six children together: three sons and three daughters. Lives Lived & Lost in 2022; Scholars from Ukraine and Russia; Why college rankings matter, Use our simple online form to share your views with other PAW readers. She was a humanitarian and the founder of the army group called Arlington Ladies.. Born September 15, 1914 Springfield, Massachusetts, US: Died: September 4, 1974 (aged 59) Walter Reed General Hospital, Washington, D.C., US: Buried . RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates He was transferred to the Pentagon as deputy Chief of Staff for Operations (196263) and during this time he served as representative of the Army Chief of Staff overseeing the armed forces deployed to support the enrollment of James Meredith at the segregated University of Mississippi. WHEREAS, Brigadier General Creighton W. Abrams III, USA, Ret., honorable veteran and former executive director of the Army Historical Foundation, retired in June 2019; and. Brigadier General Creighton W. Abrams III (son) General John N. Abrams (son) General Robert B. Abrams (son) Creighton Williams Abrams Jr. (September 15, 1914 - September 4, 1974) was a United States Army general who commanded military operations in the Vietnam War from 1968 to 1972, which saw United States troop strength in South Vietnam . United States Army, which is expected to open in Fort Belvoir in 2020 and U d endobj <>/ProcSet[/PDF /ImageC /Text]>>/Contents 4 0 R>> Shortly after General Abrams death one of his Thunder Bolt tanks was identified as a soon to be target on a gunnery range in Germany. WHEREAS, Brigadier General Creighton W. Abrams III, USA, Ret., honorable veteran and former executive director of the Army Historical Foundation, retired in June 2019; and, WHEREAS, Creighton Abrams led the Army Historical Foundation since 2000, spearheading the campaign to build the National Museum of the United States Army, which is expected to open in Fort Belvoir in 2020 and attract approximately 750,000 visitors a year; and, WHEREAS, the National Museum of the United States Army, which will honor the history of the nations largest and oldest service and provide a moving tribute to its veterans, would not be possible without the efforts of Creighton Abrams; and, WHEREAS, under Creighton Abrams curatorial guidance, the National Museum of the United States Army will take a unique approach to military history, focusing less on specific battles and more on story-driven themes that illuminate the lives and experiences of soldiers, from the United States Armys founding in 1775 to today; and, WHEREAS, the son of General Creighton W. Abrams, Jr., the United States commander during the Vietnam War and later Chief of Staff of the United States Army, Creighton Abrams III, descends from a distinguished military family; he served in the United States Army for 31 years, including deployments to Korea, Vietnam, Germany, Southwest Asia, and Italy; and, WHEREAS, as a result of Creighton Abrams skillful leadership and tireless dedication, countless individuals will have a deeper understanding of and greater appreciation for the United States Army in the future; now, therefore, be it, RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That Brigadier General Creighton W. Abrams III, USA, Ret., decorated veteran and former executive director of the Army Historical Foundation, hereby be commended on the occasion of his retirement; and, be it. if you click on them theyll take you to that section of the Code of Virginia. already on the books, but sometimes its proposing an entirely new law. RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Brigadier General Creighton W. Abrams III, USA, Ret., as an expression of the House of Delegates profound appreciation for his service to the country and the Commonwealth. Robert Bruce Abrams (born November 18, 1960) is a retired four-star general in the United States Army who last served as the commander of United States Forces Korea. MACV, signed by Col. Neil N. Snyder, MACV AG. Abrams was also in charge of the Cambodian Incursion in 1970. 86 0 obj General Creighton W. Abrams, U.S. commander in Vietnam, pinned a general's stars on Davison's uniform, making him the third African-American general in U.S. history . And Ive got the hearing aids to prove it. GENERAL CREIGHTON W. ABRAMS General Creighton W. Abrams was a 1936 graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point. John Harris, recon scout 1st Bde,101st Vietnam 66, Says: Awarded VUA, Purple Heart, South Vietnam pres. He was relieved on 4 June 1965 in both capacities by Major General Lewis W. Walt. She was 67. On April 23, 1945, Will Lang Jr. wrote a biography of Abrams called "Colonel Abe" for Life. He also enforced the Vietnamization policy of President Richard M. Nixon (to reduce U.S. involvement in Vietnam) in the aforementioned capacity. prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Brigadier General military history, focusing less on specific battles and more on story-driven Sincerely, Wendell R. Gideon '63 USMA, Columbia, MO. Abrams succeeded Westmoreland as COMUSMACV on June 10, 1968, although his tenure of command was not marked by the public optimism of his predecessors, who were prone to press conferences and public statements. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Although it occurred before he assumed total command, Abrams bore the brunt of fallout from the My Lai massacre in March 1968. October 7, 2015 Brigadier General Abrams provided insight into and an update on the "National Museum of the United States Army." She passed away May 6, 2015. He had a mediocre academic record and was known to be the prankster of . [15] However, he was not confirmed by the United States Senate until October, due to political repercussions involving accusations of unauthorized bombings of North Vietnam. General, U.S. Army. Command Sergeant Major Major Larry C. Taylor. He was promoted to brigadier general and appointed deputy chief of staff for reserve components at the Pentagon (195659). Courage Conquers! Gen. Creighton W. Abrams . 92 subscribers Brigadier General Abrams addresses the troops of VII Corps Artillery during Desert Storm regarding the 25th Anniversary Reunion and Memorial to be held in Washington, D.C.. United States Army, Creighton Abrams III, descends from a distinguished Construction of the Museum site began March 2017. It has been asserted by authors such as Lewis Sorley that in contrast to Westmoreland, Abrams implemented counterinsurgency tactics that focused on winning the hearts and minds of the Vietnamese rural population. These men and women have written their place into history with their tireless efforts to assist their country, and those who have fought to defend it. <> I was a little afraid to ask if he was General Abrams' son but I flew the mission assuming that he was, which meant that if anyone was killed on that mission it would have to be me if I had anything to say or do about it. endstream Just then, waves of Douglas C-47 transports roared overhead and started parachuting supplies into Bastogne. The bridegroom is a grandson of the late Gen. Creighton W. Abrams, the Army commander in Vietnam from 1968 to 1972 and then the Army's chief of staff. Click here for the SARGMC.org privacy policy. He usually rode at the head of his columns, standing in the turret and chewing on a cigar. stream For this reason, he was also named as the father-savior in the country. Due to concerns about the conduct of the Vietnam War, he was appointed as deputy to his West Point classmate, General William Westmoreland, commander of the Military Assistance Command, Vietnam (MACV), in May 1967. From 1972 to 1974, he served as an aide to Army Chief of Staff General Creighton W. Abrams, Jr. Elizabeth Bennett-Parker (D-Alexandria), Del. According to a colonel cited in Men's Journal, there was more continuity than change in Vietnam after Abrams succeeded Westmoreland. Dir. The Army museums three major galleries will explore other facets of the Army since its 1775 founding. published under the MIT License. Creighton Williams Abrams Jr. was born on September 15, 1914, in Springfield, Massachusetts, U.S., to Nellie Louise (Randall) and Creighton Abrams. Abrams fell ill in the late spring of 1974 and died in early September. The event will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Ace Electronics, 235 Liberty Street, Metuchen. After service in the Korean War (1950-53), Major General Abrams led the 3rd Armored Division in Germany during the 1961 crisis surrounding the construction of the Berlin Wall, commanded troops in the American Deep South during the civil rights struggle of 1961-62, and eventually took command of U.S. forces in South Vietnam in 1968. citation, U.S. Presidential Citation CIB, Jump Wings, exp M60 M16, 18 years old, Vietnam. It was rescued. He commanded the 3rd Armored Division in Germany during some of the intense years of the Cold War (19601962). Instead, he was another gun in the tank., Patton said, Im supposed to be the best tank commander in the Army, but I have one peer, Abe Abrams. A parked Sherman M4A4T(75) tank Thunderbolt is part of the WW2 Memorial in the middle of the roundabout in the Place Patton in Avranches, Manche in Lower Normandy, France. While helping his father clean up after the football team, Tyson befriends champion marathon runner Aklilu. Captain Abe Baum of the 4th Armored Division said of Abrams, He was sincere, honest, didnt speak down to people. Managed by: Private User. xur0EpNo In 1956, he was made a temporary brigadier general, and was the deputy assistant chief of staff for reserve . He presided over the army of South Vietnam and left the area with one of the most brilliantly equipped armies in the world. 0000003582 00000 n xref Major General William R. Collins commanded both III MAF and 3d Marine Division. Abrams graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in the Class of 1936 (ranked 185th of 276 in the class),[3][4] and served with the 1st Cavalry Division from 1936 to 1940, being promoted to first lieutenant in 1939 and temporary captain in 1940. History suggests Brigadier General Norman D. Cota, Assistant Division Commander of the 29h Infantry Division, deserves credit for this motto. In 1945, he was promoted to the post of colonel. Parentsand non-alumni can receive all 11 issues of PAW for $22 a year ($26 for international addresses). Sunlight is said to be the best of disinfectants. Justice Louis Chief Bernard H. Piche', USN, Ret., Says: Reading comments above and the general's bio, he did not follow his father to West Point and still made general? Orlando: Harcourt, 1999. 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