19th of August, 1945
The critical task of popularizing the peace is getting on. War posters are being torn down from house-walls, bridges, and street-cars. In accordance with the… Read More »19th of August, 1945
The critical task of popularizing the peace is getting on. War posters are being torn down from house-walls, bridges, and street-cars. In accordance with the… Read More »19th of August, 1945
9:00 p.m. Since 8:00 p.m., a musical program has been going on to celebrate the birthday of Mr. F. C. de la Rama. In the… Read More »August 18, 1945, Saturday
The version of the surrender, now being propagated by the recalcitrant army group, falls in with the classic conception of a struggle for the control… Read More »18th August, 1945
The blackout and curfew are lifted. Papa, looking grave, dictated a letter addressed to General Douglas MacArthur, placing himself at MacArthur’s disposal. He also dictated… Read More »August 17, 1945 Friday
The atmosphere continues to be tense and we are still being advised not to walk about, In the morning of the 15th, some discontented officers,… Read More »17th August, 1945
Lv Illagan 8:00 AM. Arr. Camp Morgan, San Esteban, Ilocos Sur, 1:15 AM, Aug 18.
This morning, I modified my opinion as to when we will leave. I believe now that it will not be before the end of this… Read More »August 16, 1945, Thursday
The first impression of calm is wearing off. Underneath all this outward placidity Tokyo is seething with rumour, plot, and counter-plot. It appears new that the… Read More »16th August 1945
9:20 a.m. News came that Hirohito signed the surrender document. War is ended. But it is not in so far as we are concerned. We… Read More »August 15, 1945, Wednesday