Daily Archives: October 10, 2011

World War II Letters: Betty Grable

The Betty Grable poster of her showing off her beautiful legs was iconic during the war.  The image was found in generous numbers in every barracks, and it became a symbol of one of the things soldiers were fighting for, … Continue reading

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World War II Letters: Letter from a Pratt, Kansas Military Base

   Dickie was the son young son of Dad’s twin brother Eddie and his wife Marge.  Dickie was a bright, handsome kid, who would die of leukemia only a couple of years later, but he was doted on by eveyone … Continue reading

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