Dog Tags & Paper Hearts

Don
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Letters sent from my grandfather to my grandmother during his time in the service (1944-1945), with cultural and historical context.

  1. 3D AGO

    Foot Soldiers

    Johnny learns some important facts about keeping healthy during wartime. Links: The Philippine Diary Project – November 17, 1944Target Snafu – Warner Bros. cartoon on malariaMalaria DisciplinePlease send comments and suggestions to dogtagspaperhearts@gmail.com Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/02U2OAJJSiouQAEzmy4EqW?si=Jg8CANxwRVCD6smIny0C4Q&pi=dmQkyBg9Rrqiq

    22 min

  2. DEC 13

    Behind Enemy Lines

    Johnny goes to the dentist and craves fudge. Reunited after 80 years! Links: JAG Podcast Productionswww.jagpodcastproductions.com@JAGPodcastProductionsJAG@JAGPodcastProductions.comBoston Globe article about finding lost WWII Dog TagsHow WWII Changed the Way We Make Car TiresPlease send comments and suggestions to dogtagspaperhearts@gmail.com Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/02U2OAJJSiouQAEzmy4EqW?si=Jg8CANxwRVCD6smIny0C4Q&pi=dmQkyBg9Rrqiq

    28 min

  3. DEC 7

    Making Connections

    Johnny experiences some telephone frustrations. Please send comments and suggestions to dogtagspaperhearts@gmail.com Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/02U2OAJJSiouQAEzmy4EqW?si=Jg8CANxwRVCD6smIny0C4Q&pi=dmQkyBg9Rrqiq

    20 min

  4. NOV 23

    Here's Johnny!

    Musings and memories of the man behind these letters. Notes: 1.  Tender Comrade 2.  Point West Please send comments and suggestions to dogtagspaperhearts@gmail.com Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/02U2OAJJSiouQAEzmy4EqW?si=Jg8CANxwRVCD6smIny0C4Q&pi=dmQkyBg9Rrqiq

    15 min

  5. NOV 16

    Oh Me Oh My!

    Basic training gets real and Johnny's hunger increases. Notes: Basic Training for Dummies Armistice Day - The Detroit Historical Society Please send comments and suggestions to dogtagspaperhearts@gmail.com Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/02U2OAJJSiouQAEzmy4EqW?si=Jg8CANxwRVCD6smIny0C4Q&pi=dmQkyBg9Rrqiq

    31 min

  6. NOV 9

    Drink Your Ovaltine

    Johnny proposes a solid plan for weight gain. Links: Servicemen’s Editions of newspapersXylophones Please send comments and suggestions to dogtagspaperhearts@gmail.com Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/02U2OAJJSiouQAEzmy4EqW?si=Jg8CANxwRVCD6smIny0C4Q&pi=dmQkyBg9Rrqiq

    21 min

  7. NOV 2

    Into the Foxhole

    Johnny details the bivouac experience. Links: C-RationsFoxholesPlease send comments and suggestions to dogtagspaperhearts@gmail.com Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/02U2OAJJSiouQAEzmy4EqW?si=Jg8CANxwRVCD6smIny0C4Q&pi=dmQkyBg9Rrqiq

    21 min

  8. OCT 24

    Reveille

    Johnny "enjoys" the calm before the storm. Links: This Is Why We Call A Turkey's Tailbone The Pope's NoseThe Parson’s Nose – The Chiddicks Family TreePlease send comments and suggestions to dogtagspaperhearts@gmail.com Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/02U2OAJJSiouQAEzmy4EqW?si=Jg8CANxwRVCD6smIny0C4Q&pi=dmQkyBg9Rrqiq

    27 min
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Letters sent from my grandfather to my grandmother during his time in the service (1944-1945), with cultural and historical context.

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    Don
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