White, W.A., (fl. 1930) to Arthur Ruhl
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09757.11 Author/Creator: White, W.A., (fl. 1930) Place Written: Haiti Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 March 1930 Pagination: 2 p. ; 26.5 x 20.4 Order a Copy
One letter dated U.S.S. Rochester [Euporter] to Port-au-Prince, March 12, 1930 from W. A. White. Critiques the president's orders to evacuate Haiti. White believes that the evacuation is a reflection not on the Marines but rather on Herbert Hoover. He mentions attending a parade to avoid a protest. During the parade an old woman in a blue cotton dress ra up to him with a "home made flag crying" in French. He feigns not understanding her, for concern of appearances and blows her a kiss as he gently pushes her back into the crowd.
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