August 14, 1945
FLASH! WAR IS OVER! Japan has accepted all the terms of surrender. Now the announcement is official. Rejoicing all around. Everybody believes that we will… Read More »August 14, 1945
Aurelio Alvero
August 14, 1945, Tuesday
The Lieutenant came and told us that Admiral Nimitz is now conferring with the Japanese officials, probably on the terms of the Armistice. Some consider… Read More »August 14, 1945, Tuesday
July 4, 1945 Wednesday
Great day for the United States. It is Independence Day, marking the birth, of the American nation. She is justly called the cradle of liberty… Read More »July 4, 1945 Wednesday
June 9, 1945 Saturday
In the morning, we continued working cleaning the premises. In the afternoon, immediately after meals, the same Sergeant who supervised us in the morning came… Read More »June 9, 1945 Saturday
May 31, 1945 Thursday
Today is a holy day of obligation, Corpus Christi, and we heard Mass. Upon our arrival from church, there were rumors that more detainees from… Read More »May 31, 1945 Thursday
December 15, 1944
6:20 a.m. Woke up early to the droning of airplanes and the booming of anti-aircraft guns. Dressed up in haste as there was the presentation… Read More »December 15, 1944
December 14, 1944
8:30 p.m. : After dinner, I immediately proceeded to the preparation of the resolution of gratitude and admiration for the exploits of the Kaori Unit.
December 11, 1944
3:30 p.m. After completing the itemization of the remaining stock for Mr. Wasizuka I went with Mr. Kawa to Kobe Marine, the buying house of… Read More »December 11, 1944
December 10, 1944
6:05 p.m. I had a closed door conference with Director General Yoshida, Mr. Kawa, Mr. Yasta and Mr. Kobayashi regarding the financial and underground work of the Assn.