John G. Norris papers, 1944-1973 (bulk 1944-1946).

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John G. Norris papers, 1944-1973 (bulk 1944-1946).

Photocopies of letters sent by Norris to his first wife Frances while stationed in European and Pacific theaters during World War II and from the Mediterranean following the war; together with clippings about Norris (1947-1973) and letters of commendation for articles written by Norris, sent from various people, including Washington Post owner Philip Graham, Senator Stuart Symington, and General Omar Bradley

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SNAC Resource ID: 8059998

Herbert Hoover Library

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Bradley, Omar Nelson, 1893-1981

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Omar Nelson Bradley (February 12, 1893 – April 8, 1981) was a senior officer of the United States Army during and after World War II, holding the rank of General of the Army. Bradley was the first Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and oversaw the U.S. military's policy-making in the Korean War. Born in Randolph County, Missouri, Bradley worked as a boilermaker before entering the United States Military Academy at West Point. He graduated from the academy in 1915 alongside Dwight D. Eisenh...

Norris, John G., 1907-1993

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Journalist at the Washington Post (1938-1968); during World War II became war correspondent and later entered U.S. Armed Services, serving as a public relations officer in England, France, and the western Pacific. From the description of John G. Norris papers, 1944-1973 (bulk 1944-1946). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70970555 ...

Graham, Philip L., 1915-1963

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Symington, Stuart, 1901-1988

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Norris, Frances, -1977

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