June 23rd, 1946
Got up earlier than usual today being Sunday so I could get out from trunk my Sunday clothes before beginning to sweep and mop the… Read More »June 23rd, 1946
Harold Ickes
September 14, 1945, Friday
Visit of family. I saw Victor, my new grandson, son of Paddy and Lily, for the first time. Since my arrival, I had been conferring… Read More »September 14, 1945, Friday
September 29, 1943
Shoreham Hotel. Quezon back from Saranac in his apartment in the Shoreham; still on his back and confined to his bedroom; full of fight over… Read More »September 29, 1943
August 26, 1942
At lunch. Quezon opened by declaring that he was the happiest man in the world today. He had received the best news since leaving the… Read More »August 26, 1942
June 22, 1942
Shoreham Hotel. Quezon returned from a conference with Secretary Ickes, whom he greatly likes. He is getting more interested every day in composing ideas for… Read More »June 22, 1942
Monday, 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… Read More »Monday, April 20, 1942
June 17, 1941
Japanese military adventurism emboldened by their treaty with Germany and Italy continues unabated in Indo-China. Finally, today there is a reaction from USA. News report… Read More »June 17, 1941
December 23, 1938
Staying with the President alone at the Guest House across the Pasig River from Malacañan Palace. At luncheon we had Don Alejandro Roces, proprietor of… Read More »December 23, 1938