February 23, 1942 — Monday
Had luncheon at the Ajuy-Sara Sugar Central of Elizalde & Company. At 4 p.m. we returned to Mariano Cacho’s house in Iloilo. Met Tito &… Read More »February 23, 1942 — Monday
2/23/42
Monday, 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… Read More »Monday, February 23, 1942
February 23, 1942
Proud of our boys in Bataan. They are still holding the line. KGEI reports “heavy exchange of artillery in the Bataan peninsula.” We’re doing better… Read More »February 23, 1942
February 23, 1942
Wedding anniversary today. Not much of a way to celebrate it. Horse meat & carabao which is some different from the chicken on the last… Read More »February 23, 1942
February 23, 1942
Nakamura also chafes at the Inactivity. His home at the mine is looted and gone. It is war, he says. His wife has only the… Read More »February 23, 1942
February 23, 1942
Started to brush up on Code today. Sworn in as 1st Lt. effective Feb. 21. Must write to mother and have her buy some bonds… Read More »February 23, 1942
February 23, 1942
F.D.R. STATES THAT AMERICAN SHORES CANNOT BE DEFENDED. Every headline in the Nishi-Nishi was meant to terrorize and demoralize. I finally persuaded Catesy to shave… Read More »February 23, 1942