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military life
The Last Bad Day
Survivors of the
USS Indianapolis
spent days floating in
the sea. How they con-
ducted themselves in
the water and afterward
is an affirmation of life.
by doug stanton from
the new york times52
cover story
AMERICA THE TASTY
Editors at RD and Ta s t e
of Home nibbled their
way from coast to coast
to find the most deli-
cious food in every state.
by jen mccaffery96
national interest
Small-Town Spirit
Lives Here!
Mount Vernon, Texas,
could have become
just another fading
outpost. Folks in town
weren’t about to let
that happen.
by jody l. rohlena104
health
I Survived a Stroke
Recovery is possible
for most anyone, if
you have enough
determination.
by ron smith from the
book the defiant mindOn the cover:
Photograph by
Matthew Cohen76
drama in real life
The Global Network
When disaster strands
two American tourists
in the jungle, they have
one hope: a phone
with a dying battery.
by derek burnett88
photo contest
Road Trip Treasures
We asked readers to
share their best snap-
shots from roadside
America. Sit back
and enjoy the ride.CONTENTS
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