Mail Call: A Moving Letter Within a Letter
A look into the prolific and meaningful correspondence between Bob Hope and his fans.
A look into the prolific and meaningful correspondence between Bob Hope and his fans.
In the letter, Major Richard “Dick” Winters responded to Stephen Ambrose's request for his thoughts on the strain of command, the problems he faced during the war, and the living conditions his soldiers endured. What emerged was also a concise explanation of Winters’s leadership philosophy.
The Museum’s archives contains many examples of letters written to children and the tones struck in the letters are as varied as the paper they’re written on. How did those in service help children understand what was happening in World War II while still trying to make sense of it themselves?
Forced apart by war, newlyweds and expectant parents Richard and Jean Porritt celebrated Valentine’s Day the only way they could: through greeting cards and love letters.
The correspondence between Lenny and Diana Miller captures the trials and triumphs of a couple separated by war, but determined to defeat fascism.
When two strangers meet by letter during World War II, a love story begins. Playwright Ken Ludwig tells the joyous, heartwarming story of his parents’ wartime courtship.
Enjoy a buffet lunch as the delightful Victory Belles trio perform the popular and patriotic music of the 1940s in rich, three-part harmony.
Enjoy a three-course dinner after the delightful Victory Belles trio perform the popular and patriotic music of the 1940s in rich, three-part harmony.