Tagged With: 1944 Election
We All Voted For Roosevelt
November 5 and 16, 1944, Anna writes two letters to her brothers reporting on the latest from home. The downstairs flat on Orange Street is coming together with Anna and Eddie putting the final touches on their home. As Anna puts it, “The house really looks pretty with a new suit of clothes on it.” … Continue reading
Fala Will Have Four More Years
November 2, 8 and 14, 1944: Dad writes a few letters home from Topeka Army Air Base. The weather is turning colder in Topeka and he is just getting over “a very slight cold”. As has been his practice, he sends some money home detailing “two money orders totaling 145. If anyone asks about the … Continue reading
I Believe I Will Remember Him
October 24, 29 and 31, 1944: Dad writes a few letters home from Topeka Army Air Base where he is still stationed with the Headquarters Squadron of the 270th AAF Base Unit (SW). Despite it being the end of October, Topeka is seeing high temperatures in the 80s. He mentions that he spent the 24th … Continue reading