Monday, February 16, 1942
Took charge today of W.P.D. after having been here since December 14 on special work in the Section. As “Gee” walked out, he said, “Well,… Read More »Monday, February 16, 1942
Philippines
Monday, February 9, 1942
Spent the entire day preparing drafts of President’s messages to MacArthur and Quezon. Long, difficult, and irritating. Both are babies. But now we’ll see what… Read More »Monday, February 9, 1942
Sunday, February 8, 1942
Another long message on “strategy” to MacArthur. He sent in one extolling the virtues of the flank offensive. Wonder what he thinks we’ve been studying… Read More »Sunday, February 8, 1942
Tuesday, February 3, 1942
Looks like MacArthur is losing his nerve. I’m hoping that his yelps are just his way of spurring us on, but he is always an… Read More »Tuesday, February 3, 1942
Thursday, January 29, 1942
Macarthur has started a flood of communications that seem to indicate a refusal on his part to look facts in the face – an old… Read More »Thursday, January 29, 1942
Monday, January 19, 1942
Told Magruder yesterday to get busy on inducting AVG in China and Burma. The AVG needs planes badly – and we’re trying to land fifty… Read More »Monday, January 19, 1942
Tuesday, January 13, 1942
Another day. Yesterday finished and got off long telegrams breaking off command connection between Philippine Islands and Australia so Brereton, in latter place, could operate… Read More »Tuesday, January 13, 1942
Thursday, January 8, 1942
Still trying to get Navy to run the blockade (by submarine) into MacArthur with some antiaircraft ammunition. Admiral King has issued orders, but I’m still… Read More »Thursday, January 8, 1942
Thursday, January 1, 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