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My Historic Summer Vacation: A Dogfight, the Lebanese Missile Crisis, and a Hope for Peace

My Historic Summer Vacation: A Dogfight, the Lebanese Missile Crisis, and a Hope for Peace
Cars sit in traffic as they flee the southern villages amid ongoing Israeli airstrikes, in Sidon, Lebanon, on Sept. 23, 2024. AP Photo/Mohammed Zaatari
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Situated in the hills above Sidon, Lebanon, my family’s home offered a spectacular view of the surrounding hills and valleys. It was July 14, 1981, and having been forced to remain indoors earlier that day because of recent events, we were now outside enjoying the warm afternoon—eating grapes and drinking either juice or Pepsi.

Alan Wakim
Alan Wakim
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Alan Wakim co-founded The Sons of History. He and his co-host write articles, create videos, and interview history writers and the extraordinary individuals involved in historical events. Mr. Wakim also travels globally to visit historical sites for The Sons of History YouTube Channel.