PinnedLetters We ForgetAmerican’s Wartime Poetry about 1944’s EnglandAmerican’s Wartime Poetry about 1944’s EnglandJul 30Jul 30
Letters We ForgetThe Penny Press of Cleveland — Robert Findley PaineThe Penny Press of Cleveland — Robert Findley Paine1d ago1d ago
Letters We Forget“I sat behind a gun for 4 hours and poured hot lead into the Huns” — Father’s letter to son after…Father’s letter to son after WWI Armistice4d ago4d ago
Letters We Forget“We were called in again to give the Germans a few shells” — WWI Field Artillery US soldier…“We were called in again to give the Germans a few shells” — WWI Field Artillery US soldierAug 16Aug 16
Letters We ForgetWhat to do if you can’t afford rent? Pray — 1997 Nigerian letterWhat to do if you can’t afford rent? Pray — 1997 Nigerian letterAug 13Aug 13
Letters We ForgetA husband wrote a love poem to his wife while fighting the Nazis in 1944.A husband wrote a love poem to his wife while fighting the Nazis in 1944.Aug 9Aug 9
Letters We ForgetA US soldier spent his Christmas in Vietnam during the Vietnam War in 1967.A US soldier spent his Christmas in Vietnam during the Vietnam War in 1967. This was his poem to another fellow soldier.Aug 6Aug 6
Letters We ForgetI uncovered a first draft of a Civil War ballad never heard before. This is how it sings.First draft of Civil War ballad never heard before.Aug 2Aug 2
Letters We ForgetHow to lead a meaningful life — Timeless advice from a 1852 letterHow to lead a meaningful life — Timeless advice from a 1852 letterJul 23Jul 23