September 26, 1942
There are assurances that the military authorities had sent ships with a large number of soldiers to appease, or better still, to annihilate the armed… Read More »September 26, 1942
1942
September 26, 1942 — Saturday
Busy all morning in office. At 3 p.m. President was not feeling well and sent for me. Left Washington, by train at 5:05 p.m. Had… Read More »September 26, 1942 — Saturday
September 25, 1942
We have decided to build an air raid shelter and have hired some men to start digging. So far, there have been no more planes… Read More »September 25, 1942
Sept. 25, 1942
Jerry’s disposition is certainly not normal. He has no appetite or pep, looks thin, just pushes around and has no hope of any American approach… Read More »Sept. 25, 1942
September 24, 1942
This morning we were awakened by the drone of planes. We hurriedly dressed and rushed to our hideout in the creek. The planes did not… Read More »September 24, 1942
September 23, 1942
Although the USAFFE have been making significant gains, the Japanese are now striking out at them and are making an all-out offensive against the USAFFE… Read More »September 23, 1942
September 23, 1942
The military is prohibiting small vessels from making trips between Luzon and the Visayas. Could it be that they want those rebellious islands in quarantine… Read More »September 23, 1942
9/23/42
We are not bothered here with constant association with Filipinos who consider themselves an American’s equal. — As we were on Bataan when it was… Read More »9/23/42
September 20, 1942
The last few days have been quiet up until this morning when the USAFFE ambushed two Japanese trucks loaded with soldiers. There was a fight… Read More »September 20, 1942