Letters provide a personal and physical connection between people far away from each other. While there are faster methods to communicate with family and friends today, for past generations letter writing was an important way to keep in touch. During World War II, letters were a lifeline for soldiers facing homesickness, boredom, and the stress of combat. Learn about the importance of letters, newsletters, and Victory Mail through the lost letters of young WWII soldiers to their beloved high school coach, found during renovations of a school’s gymnasium in Tupper Lake, NY.
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WWII Soldiers’ Letters Home: The Adirondack Experience | Mountain Lake Journal
Grades 6-12
Uncover the lost letters from young WWII soldiers to their beloved high school coach and learn about the importance of letters, newsletters, and Victory Mail through this foundational educational resource.
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