Abstract:
Ordinary kids grew up during the Great Depression, the potential of war in their future. Walk in the shoes of Larry and others from the Class of 1943. Get to know Larry from before the war through his discharge from the United States Navy. Letters, postcards, journal entries, and photos, along with other historic memorabilia and recollections weave together a story of one young man, whose experiences mirrored those of so many others. Compared to today, information traveled slowly. Radio, newspapers, and mail were communication lifelines especially to young men far from home—their unanimous plea: “Don’t forget to write!”