Wednesday, March 11, 1942
I have felt terribly. I should like so much to be with my Mother these few days. But we’re at war! And war is not… Read More »Wednesday, March 11, 1942
I have felt terribly. I should like so much to be with my Mother these few days. But we’re at war! And war is not… Read More »Wednesday, March 11, 1942
Father died this morning. Nothing I can do but send a wire. One thing that might help win this war is to get someone to… Read More »Tuesday, March 10, 1942
General McNaughton (commanding Canadians in Britain) came to see me. He believes in attacking in Europe (thank God). He’s over here in an effort to… Read More »Monday, March 9, 1942
ABDA area is gone. Java is occupied almost completely. The task of reorganizing a command in S.W. Pacific is under study. Australians have made a… Read More »Sunday, March 8, 1942
I wonder when were going to get the dope on landing craft! I’ve got McCarthy trying it now. But no one seems to give a… Read More »Saturday, February 28, 1942
MacArthur says, in effect, “Not now“. I think he is right! This psychological warfare business is going to fall right into the lap of W.P.D.,… Read More »Tuesday, February 24, 1942
Message to Macarthur was approved by President and dispatched. I’m dubious about the thing! I cannot help believing that we are disturbed by editorials and… Read More »Monday, February 23, 1942
Went to General Marshall’s for Sunday dinner in honor of General Chu and Dr. T. V. Soong – both Chinese. Longest I’ve been out of… Read More »Sunday, February 22, 1942
Had a meeting with the Navy. One encouraging sign was that they have come to recognize the need for cargo ships! But they’d like us… Read More »Thursday, February 19, 1942