Documents

As part of your investigation, view this website, which describes what soldiers could and could not write home to family and loved ones. As you are reading, think about how this may have affected relationships. Take note in your group's collaborative Google Doc.

Loose Lips Sink Ships

Once you have reviewed what could and could not be included in letters and those rules' affect on relationships, take a moment to read some letters that were exchanged between soldiers and their loved ones. As you read, think about the following:
 * What is the tone of the letter?
 * What is being discussed within the letter?
 * Why is the letter being written?
 * Based on your understanding, how is the war affecting each relationship?

Margie and Joe Judith and George

Tom and Patti-The following letters were written between two, local World War II veterans. They met while serving in the war and continued correspondence after the war. It was during their correspondence that Tom asked Patti to marry him. She ignored his requests numerous times, but they continued to write. Upon his return from Japan to the States, Patti accepted Tom's marriage proposal.