Tuesday, February 17, 1942
February 17, 1942
The Navy wants to take all the islands in the Pacific – have them held by any troops, to become bases for Army pursuit and
Dwight D. Eisenhower
(October 14, 1890 – March 28, 1969). At the time of these entries, serving in the American Military Mission to the Commonwealth of the Philippines (1935-1939) or the war Plans Division (1941-1942).
Thursday, February 19, 1942
February 19, 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
Sunday, February 22, 1942
February 22, 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
Monday, February 23, 1942
February 23, 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
Tuesday, February 24, 1942
February 24, 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.,
Saturday, February 28, 1942
February 28, 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
Sunday, March 8, 1942
March 8, 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
Monday, March 9, 1942
March 9, 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
Tuesday, March 10, 1942
March 10, 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
Wednesday, March 11, 1942
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
Thursday, March 12, 1942
March 12, 1942
My father was buried today. I’ve shut off all business and visitors for thirty minutes – to have that much time, by myself, to think
Saturday, March 14, 1942
March 14, 1942
Lest I look at this book sometime and find that I’ve expressed a distaste for some person, and have put down no reason for my
Thursday, March 19, 1942
March 19, 1942
MacArthur is out of Philippine Islands. Now Supreme Commander of “Southwest Pacific Area”. The newspapers acclaim the move -the public has built itself a hero
Saturday, March 28, 1942
March 28, 1942
I was made a Major General yesterday! Took the oath of office today. Still a permanent Lt. Col., but the promotion is just as satisfactory
Monday, March 30, 1942
March 30, 1942
Par. 1, S.0. 79, W.D., amnounced me as Major General (Temporary) A.U.S., dating from March 28th; ranking from March 27th. This should assure that when
Monday, April 20, 1942
April 20, 1942
MacArthur is getting rid of Quezon – apparently he no longer needs the President. Have had some difficulty answering MacArthur’s message due to absence of
Tuesday, May 5, 1942
May 5, 1942
BOLERO is supposed to have the approval of the President and Prime Minister. But the struggle to get everyone behind it, and to keep the
Wednesday, May 6, 1942
May 6, 1942
This morning I attended a committee meeting on “Landing Craft™ at which were discussed questions on which I begged the answers last February: Who is
June 20, 1942
June 20, 1942
The president of the Philippines visited me at 10:00 A.M. today. His purpose was to tender to me an honorarium for services rendered during the