September 4, 1945, Tuesday
According to the radio, the occupation of Japan by the American Army was proceeding smoothly. The General Headquarters was established in Yokohama. MacArthur lives at… Read More »September 4, 1945, Tuesday
According to the radio, the occupation of Japan by the American Army was proceeding smoothly. The General Headquarters was established in Yokohama. MacArthur lives at… Read More »September 4, 1945, Tuesday
General Yamashita, the Japanese Commander-in-Chief in the Philippines, surrendered with thousands of his men in Baguio in the presence of Lt. Gen. Wainright. He was… Read More »September 3, 1945, Monday
Big day. Historical Day. The surrender document of Japan was signed on board the Missouri, a 45,000 ton dreadnaught, in Tokyo, by Foreign Minister Shigimatsu… Read More »September 2, 1945, Sunday
I am sick. I have fever and eruptions cover my whole body. How I remember my wife and children! How I miss their loving care!… Read More »September 1, 1945, Saturday
I have been asked many times how the Japanese financed themselves during their regime. They came here bringing with them Japanese military notes. It can… Read More »August 31, 1945, Friday
Taruc and Alejandrino left this morning. It is reported that there is terrible inflation in Manila. Prices, especially of foodstuffs, are very high. Rice, for… Read More »August 30, 1945, Thursday
Taruc and Alejandrino, the two communists or ex-communits and Hukbulahaps, were notified yesterday that they were leaving for Manila today. This morning they left by… Read More »August 29, 1945, Wednesday
Our life within this prison is very monotonous. We do the same thing and see the same things everyday. Once in a while, however, there… Read More »August 28, 1945, Tuesday
We have just received the Free Philippines of August 23. It is reported therein that the Chinese troops will occupy various areas, among which is… Read More »August 27, 1945, Monday