Tuesday, March 17, 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
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
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… Read More »Thursday, February 19, 1942
I arrived in Washington on December 14, 1941. Telephone call from office of Chief of Staff. I’ve been insisting Far East is critical, and no… Read More »Thursday, January 1, 1942
We were all astounded today to learn of the bombing of Hawaii by Japanese planes. First information was very meager. Naturally, only one conclusion is… Read More »December 8, 1941
Very early this morning, Mrs. Gewald called up Daddy to say that the Japs had bombed Hawaii. At school everyone was uneasy and excited. When… Read More »Monday, December 8, 1941
Dear Diary: I’ve got to tell you this. Do you know Esperanza and I took in washing today from the men here in the camp,… Read More »Strike Camp, Middle St., Honolulu, T.-H. May 22, 1924
Dear Diary: Sorry, I couldn’t tell you anything last night when the dance was over because I was so tired and sleepy, but I was… Read More »Strike Camp, Middle St., Honolulu, T.H. May 20, 1924
Dear Diary: Say, there’ll be something going on here on every Saturdays and Sundays from now on. You know what? Well, I’ll tell you. It’s… Read More »Strike Camp, Middle St., Honolulu, T.H. May 13, 1924
Dear Diary: Another day had gone by. Do you know, as soon as we finished breakfast, I went over to Esperanza’s sleeping quarters and she… Read More »Strike Camp, Middle St., Honolulu, T.-H. May 11, 1924