This is episode 42 of the Love Sweetie Podcast! This episode features three letters from July 1945, two from Sweetie, and the third from her father, Chester Demaree, M.D. Sweetie is staying with her parents during her pregnancy in Lacona, Iowa, and describes her day-to-day activities. She writes to her sister, Jeanne, regarding how much she appreciates her during this time. Dr. Demaree writes to Jeanne from Lacona, Iowa as well, providing medical advice about burn treatments (as Jeanne is an RN in Des Moines), and then reflects on the Pacific Theater during World War II.
Additionally, during this episode we discuss Truman's decision to use the atomic bombs against Japan, and discuss Hiroshima and Nagasaki. We also discuss the end of World War II, and note the formal surrender of the Japanese to the American forces.
For more information on this subject, it is strongly suggested to refer to David McCullough's book, "Truman," to check out the Harry S. Truman Library (www.trumanlibrary.gov), and finally, the version of TAPS that plays at the end of this video in dedication to those who served in the Armed Forces of the United States during World War II can be found on the official website of the United States Marines. That service branch provides both the sheet music and the mp3 of that particular version for free on that site. The mp3 recording is of "The President's Own" United States Marine Band.
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