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Author: Kurt Greenbaum

A media consultant and communications director for Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis.

Thank You to Those Who Posted, Even When I Didn’t

June 24, 2013

I’m flattered, astonished and humbled by some of the comments that have been posted on this site by people who have seemingly stumbled upon it. … More Thank You to Those Who Posted, Even When I Didn’t

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Looks Like Babe Just Got a Promotion

June 23, 2013

In the return address, Babe had crossed out the “Pvt.” in front of his name and written in “T/5.” … More Looks Like Babe Just Got a Promotion

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Apparently, Babe Was Not a Fan of Singer Deanna Durbin

June 22, 2013

Also, Babe got the impression from his former employer (Bullard) that they owed him some money. … More Apparently, Babe Was Not a Fan of Singer Deanna Durbin

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Missing Photographs: Marx Brothers, Mark Clark and ‘Woodchoppers’

May 2, 2012

We don’t have the pictures that Babe references in this letter, but his descriptions are priceless. His sense of humor shines through again. … More Missing Photographs: Marx Brothers, Mark Clark and ‘Woodchoppers’

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Census Data: Babe’s Father Earned $810 in 1939

April 23, 2012

What we learned the day an enumerator with the U.S. Census Bureau knocked on the door of Babe’s home in 1940. … More Census Data: Babe’s Father Earned $810 in 1939

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Letters from an Everyman in WWII Frank D. "Babe" Mauro Born, Oct. 9, 1924 Died, May 4, 1945

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  • PBS 'War Letter' Documentary Site
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  • War Department Pamphlet No. 21‑1
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RSS WWII News

  • US suspends joint defence effort with Canada dating back to World War II - Al Jazeera
  • Public shows support for late World War II veteran with no known living family - WPRI.com
  • Community honors World War II veteran laid to rest in Massachusetts with no known family - WJAR
  • Detroit's Arsenal of Democracy Museum showcases the city's pivotal World War II manufacturing role - WXYZ Channel 7
  • Henry Cavill’s Wild World War II Movie Hits Peacock Today - Yahoo
  • Hundreds attend funeral for Massachusetts World War II veteran with no known family, "He deserved this kind of send off" - CBS News
  • Fact-check: Is Trump proposing the biggest military spending boost since World War II? - WRAL
  • Barrington World War II veteran passes away at 101 years old - WPRI.com
  • US Pauses Joint Defense Effort With Canada That Dates to WWII - U.S. News & World Report
  • Photos: Troy banner honors airman lost in World War II - Yahoo

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