“I don’t think any man can exactly explain combat. It’s beyond words.” – Soldier, WWII
Based on newly discovered personal correspondence from the Revolutionary War to the Gulf War, War Letters brings to life vivid eyewitness accounts of famous battles, intimate declarations of love and longing, poignant letters penned just before the writer was killed, and heartbreaking “Dear John” letters from home.
War Letters premiered on television in 2001.
Visit American Experience for bonus videos,
timelines and transcripts of letters from war.
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“letters are among the most significant memorial a person can leave behind them.”
-johann wolfgang von goethe
dedicated to all those who made the ultimate sacrifice on this Memorial Day and every day.
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sources: pbs.org, American Expérience, Chapman University, chapman.edu
I didn't have my glasses on.... 
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yes ❤
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Some of the most precious letters I still have are from the uncle I never met, to my father. I wish there had been more (or that more of them had survived), but I cherish what I have.
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oh, those are like gold
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Thank you Beth, I had heard of this and just ordered it. As hard as it will be to know about these letters, I look forward to reading.
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yes, so bittersweet
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Very sad, Beth.
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so sad
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It is important to remember, recognise and support.
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it is –
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I am thankful for their service, all, Beth, today and every day.
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Yes. Bless them all.
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this veteran
appreciates
this post 🙂
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Unfortunately, letters are becoming a think of the past. I think it’s a great loss.
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I still write them and love to receive them but that is very rare I think
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Tweets won’t keep the way letters will. Here’s hoping that art never really dies.
Also, I’m drawn to the thoughts of those who serve today and go through such atrocities as they do in war – and must try to come home and adjust. My heart hurts for them.
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I agree. Ps I am one of the few who still writes handwritten letters)
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Is there anything to compare with writing a letter or receiving one? I have kept so many over the years and it is still a joy to sit and read some of them from time to time.
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They are some of my favorite things in life
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Wow. That sounds incredible.
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