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Origin of the Phrase Thousand Yard Stare

Is actually a painting named Two-Thousand-Yard Stare by Tom Lea. Lea had been known for his jingoistic propaganda art until spending time on the island of Peleliu during the battle of 1944.

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Posted by: aaron cohen

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