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9 June 1942
Diamond, Sidney (1922-1945)
to Estelle Spero
Discusses the chore of guarding the guardhouse, and the lack of US military success in the war so far.
GLC09120.029
27 July 1942
Diamond describes his day to Estelle, which has consisted of a lecture concerned with military discipline and courtesy, a session on first aid, a sessopn relating to the identification of American and German aircrafts and a session on drilling.
GLC09120.076
4 January 1939
Roosevelt, Franklin D. (1882-1945)
[State of the Union Message]
Signed at end, inscribed to Lillian Wald, and signed at top of first page. Speech to Congress warns of the impending war and mentions his worries that fascism and war might attack freedom of religion. "Storms from abroad directly challenge three...
GLC03181.01
2 October 1944
Weiner, Sylvia (1912-2008)
to Morris "Moe" Weiner
Sylvia describes English, Chinese, and Russian War Relief debt items. She also responds to Moe's letters.
GLC09414.0399
16 August 1945
to "Moe" Weiner
Sylvia describes the revelry that is taking place now that the war is over. This letter is missing pages
GLC09414.0671
15 August 1945
Weiner, Morris "Moe" (1909-1988)
to Sylvia Weiner
Mae says it is all over except for the signing. He listened to the radio about the various celebrations in American cities. He also tried to get a furlough to Paris but failed, he will try to get a different furlough somewhere else next week.
GLC09414.1480
25 April 1945
Sylvia talks of how she has adapted to living with her mother again, she mentions Hitler and the war. She also talked to Sara Tatt.
GLC09414.0579
7 December 1944
Moe reflects on how long they have been at war. It is the fourth year for the U.S. but it has been even longer for the other countries participating.
GLC09414.1280
6 January 1945
Moe writes that the Germans are losing their power, though they may try to prolong the war. He says that he enjoyed his years in the Treasury Dept.
GLC09414.1304
25 February 1944
Moe talks about the moon and compares nightlife in New York to nightlife in England. He says the war may end soon but not as soon as people think.
GLC09414.0999
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