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Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008 to Morris "Moe" Weiner

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09414.0159 Author/Creator: Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008 Place Written: Brooklyn, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 11, 1944 Pagination: 9 p. : Height: 23 cm, Width: 15.1 cm Order a Copy

Sylvia has heard that London is being bombed and is afraid for him. Says Fascism is rearing its ugly head [in the United States]. Both Houses passed the Anti-Subsidy Bill and Roosevelt's veto is expected. She also went to Prospect Park [Brooklyn] to see her Mom.

Weiner, Morris "Moe," 1909-1988
Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008
Roosevelt, Franklin Delano, 1882-1945

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