Want to Start from the start? Click https://johnnyandjanewwii.blog/2022/07/03/first-pictures-of-johnny-jane/ Harlan or Johnny? Mom called him Harlan for many years, partly because Dad’s father’s name was John and he also went by Johnie. When Dad went to San Francisco, everyone called him Johnny. We’re not sure when Mom agreed to call Dad John or Johnny. Special: HarlanContinue reading “If you’re new to our Blog: Where to Start and what to know:”
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National Rosie The Riveter Day ~ Janie Was a ‘Rosie’
Excerpt from August 13, 1942 Letter from Janie to Johnny: This morning they told me I was a “primer feeder”; in other words I insert the bullet case into the machine. This department is rather dangerous, as no matter what they do there is at least one explosion every day. So I have to haveContinue reading “National Rosie The Riveter Day ~ Janie Was a ‘Rosie’”
Christmas Day December 1943
last year at this time, Johnny was home. This year Janie is home alone on Christmas not knowing when she will get the next letter or when she will see her dear Johnny.
Johnny & Jane 