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6 January 1945
Weiner, Morris "Moe" (1909-1988)
to Sylvia Weiner
Moe writes that the Germans are losing their power, though they may try to prolong the war. He says that he enjoyed his years in the Treasury Dept.
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10 January 1945
Moe reports that one of the fellows showed him pictures of life back home, and it made him think of his own home. He writes that of all the countries they are liberating, it is only in France there is some semblance of order because De Gaulle wouldn...
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20 January 1945
Moe mentions inaugural day for F.D.R. and notes the ongoing progress of the Russians. He mentions all the shoveling Sylvia will have to do because of the snow.
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1 May 1945
Moe heard from Eddie who told him Chris is getting a job as a Treasury Dept. representative. He hopes he can get a similar job.
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7 May 1945
Moe says he attended Cerce Musicale Cecilia with Madeline Saguire, the Madame's daughter. He described it as amateur dancing. He also discussed Roosevelt's death.
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23 May 1945
Moe describes more of the early days in England. He writes that he likes English people but not their government.
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24 June 1945
Moe speculates about the upcoming conference and where each country stands and how each country is viewed. He wonders how Churchill will do in the upcoming election.
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27 July 1945
Moe began listening to the news for the first time since V.E. Day. He learned that England is taking a change in direction and getting more in step with the other nations. He also learned that for the first time since the war, Japan is willing to...
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2 August 1945
Moe saw "Arsenic and Old Lace," and played ping pong. He writes that Sam Finestone is taking advantage of the G.I Bill and is taking classes at the New York School.
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11 October 1945
Moe notes that yesterday was the 18th anniversary of his start in government service. He writes that they are in the area where Van Gogh supposedly did a lot of painting. He will not be able to write after the 14th, and comments that he is no longer...
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