May 31, 1942
Quezon came into my room at the Shoreham for a two hours’ talk. Yesterday he had offered me an official position to go around with… Read More »May 31, 1942
Quezon came into my room at the Shoreham for a two hours’ talk. Yesterday he had offered me an official position to go around with… Read More »May 31, 1942
Shoreham Hotel, Washington, D.C. May 30th 1942 A few days ago, Quezon had wired me at Charlottesville, Virginia, inviting me to join him as his… Read More »May 30, 1942
We knew a few days ago that General MacArthur and High Commissioner Sayre have fled from Bataan. MacArthur flew to Australia while Sayre proceeded to… Read More »March 20, 1942
Saint Patrick’s Day—but a big day—100th day of war and General MacArthur placed in command of all forces in Far East. Optimism high. We’ve felt,… Read More »Tuesday, March 17, 1942
All Quiet continue in all fronts. Major Sidney Huff summoned me to USAFFE HQ and his purpose is to “borrow” the inflatable rubber raft of… Read More »February 25, 1942
Went to Corregidor Feb. 2nd. Air raid alarm kept us circling in the bay for an hour and a half. I do not enjoy traveling… Read More »Feb. 4/42
The Legaspi arrived today, thank goodness, and her cargo was even better than we had any reason to expect. She had 17,000 sacks of rice… Read More »February 3, 1942
The Legaspi arrived today, thank goodness, and her cargo was even better than we had any reason to expect. She had 17,000 sacks of rice… Read More »February 3, 1942
Nothing unusual in the morning. At 12:30 p.m. again the alarm was sounded. After luncheon the President, Mrs. Quezon and their children were seated in… Read More »January 2, 1942 – Friday