I was going through my Dad's old papers and stumbled across this newsletter from the 13th A.A.F., dated October 23, 1944. I wonder how it would be to be fighting a war in the South Pacific and find out that the President had died.
Shocking, then wonder at who would be the next president. I think it would come with some uncertainty. Even, if you didn't like the Pres. you knew what he would probably do. With a new guy coming in you wouldn't know what to expect.
I bet he could have told you just where he was and what he was doing when he received the news. I still vividly remember where I was and what was happening on 9/11.
I bet it was a little scary and most certainly shocking.
ReplyDeleteShocking, then wonder at who would be the next president. I think it would come with some uncertainty. Even, if you didn't like the Pres. you knew what he would probably do. With a new guy coming in you wouldn't know what to expect.
ReplyDeleteInteresting, that day is important in our family. It must have been worth remembering to grandpa, since he saved it.
ReplyDeleteI bet he could have told you just where he was and what he was doing when he received the news. I still vividly remember where I was and what was happening on 9/11.
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