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Re:U.S. citizens no longer have access to most of the world by Pfhreak on Tuesday July 28, 2020 @12:16PM (#23977297)
Used to. Like 30-40 years ago.
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Re:U.S. citizens no longer have access to most of the world by capableweb on Tuesday July 28, 2020 @12:18PM (#23977314)
No, the article is mentioning that the "downfall" is because of "the onset of COVID-19", mentioned later in the article. Although 30-40 years ago is probably closer to when the US passport lost its power in reality.
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Re:U.S. citizens no longer have access to most of the world by irrational on Tuesday July 28, 2020 @12:55PM (#23977853)
I would put it at pre-Korean war. So, about 70 years ago.
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