My sister Nan graduated from high school in 1944.
"Greatest Generation" Life Lessons
We are now at the beginning of the summer of 1944. Lad and Marian are back in Pomona, California; Dan is in London; Ced remains in Anchorage, Alaska; Dick is in Brazil and Dave is home in Trumbull for a few more days before he heads back to Camp Crowder, Missouri.
David Peabody Guion
Trumbull Conn., June 25, 1944
Dear High School Graduate:
There are certain reoccurring events in the life and progress of my children that serve as period stepping stones, aside from birthdays – – such as turning you over to the Shelton draft board, and, what I have immediately in mind, graduation. I saw the youngest of my sons receive his diploma last night and it brought back memories of that same occasion for each of you. As far as I can recollect, however, the whole affair, as managed the other night at Bassick (Bassick High School…
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Janet – Thank you for the Re-Blog. I truly enjoy sharing these stories about a time many know very little about.
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