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Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988 to Sylvia Weiner

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09414.1476 Author/Creator: Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988 Place Written: Camp Boston, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 11 August 1945 Pagination: 6 p. : envelope Height: 15 cm, Width: 23 cm Order a Copy

Moe is awaiting the official announcement for acceptance of Japan's surrender. He went to Reims on Thursday night. He is also very glad Sylvia met up with Alvin. Written at Camp Boston

Weiner, Morris "Moe," 1909-1988
Great Depression and World War II, 1929-1945
Marriage
Soldier's Letter
World War II
Women's History
Military History
Asia
Treaty
Surrender
Global History and US Foreign Policy
Children and Family
World War II

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