
American Legion Post 168, Thurmont
November 28, 1952 The Great Tootsie Roll Drop: During the Korean Conflict, everything had a code name to throw off Chinese anti-aircraft units. Marines sent out a frantic call for 60-mm mortar ammunition, code named “Tootsie Rolls.” Somebody didn’t read up on his code book. Fighting for their lives in the frozen wastes of Chosin,…
