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    The Patriotic Connection - Life and Love in the Forties
    The Patriotic Connection - Life and Love in the Forties
    The Patriotic Connection - Life and Love in the Forties
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    The Patriotic Connection - Life and Love in the Forties

    By Ann M Streetman

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    Young love is a powerful gift that comes in unexpected places and times. The stories in this collection give glimpses into the lives of young men and women who came of age during World War II.Their lives and the lives of their families were turned upside down. Many of them lost everything, and some of them found new joys. They had in common a love of life and a deep patriotism.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAnn M Streetman
    Release dateSep 12, 2012
    ISBN9781301340873
    The Patriotic Connection - Life and Love in the Forties
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    Ann M Streetman

    I may have inherited my flair for storytelling from my father. I heard him spin a lot of good tales as I was growing up. Then came my degree in journalism and a lifelong career in many kinds of communication. I served more than 14 years in various management positions (including president and chief paid staff) of Texas Safety Association, which was a not-for-profit statewide educational organization. Along the way, I also served for 9 years as media contractor for Region 6 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (5 states and the Indian Nations via the Bureau of Indian Affairs Indian Highway Safety Program). My duties there included writing educational materials for Region 6 entities and their partners. These jobs gave me the opportunity to tell stories of organizations and people who made a positive difference in the lives of others. In retirement, I'm still telling stories. My focus now is on uplifting fiction for adults and children's stories. You can learn more about my writing and ask me questions at Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5768376.Ann_M_Streetman . Thanks for stopping by today. AS

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      The Patriotic Connection - Life and Love in the Forties - Ann M Streetman

      The Patriotic Connection – Life and Love in the Forties

      By Ann M. Streetman

      Copyright 2012 Ann M. Streetman

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      Table of Contents

      Preface

      The Job

      The Shipyard

      The Diner

      About the Author

      Connect with the Author

      Preface

      The forties brought opportunities for courage and sacrifice for scientists, engineers, military leaders, and ordinary people across America. The stories in this book give glimpses into the struggles of young men and women coming of age in wartime. Their lives and the lives of their families were turned upside down. The war raged on from continent to continent year after year. Oftentimes, these young people made big decisions very quickly. Many of them lost everything, and some of them found new joys. They grew up in different parts of the country with different socio-economic and cultural backgrounds. They had in common a love of life and a strong sense of patriotism. Their love and laughter were accompanied by Bing Crosby, Nat King Cole, Glenn Miller, Jimmy Dorsey, and the Andrews Sisters. It was a different time.

      The Job

      At the back of the Maconville High School Auditorium Billy took off his mortar board and pulled Rebecca to him. You are the prettiest valedictorian in all of Tennessee, he said.

      Only in Tennessee? Rebecca whispered, smiling into his pale blue eyes. Her wavy auburn hair perfectly framed her upturned face. Her deep green eyes swept across his handsome face for several seconds before he pulled her closer for a long kiss.

      Classmates hooted. Go for it, Billy. You’re cooking with gas now. Rebecca came up for air, giggling and just a little embarrassed. She ran her fingers through Billy’s thick blonde hair before she pulled away.

      Later, Billy, later, she whispered. Let’s get out of these robes and get to the party.

      You said it, Babe, he answered. I’ll meet you outside at the bottom of the stairs.

      They disappeared into two rooms with makeshift signs marked Girls Caps and Gowns and Boys Caps and Gowns.

      It was well after midnight when he walked her to her front step. I have to do something on Monday. Can’t put it off any longer. I’m going to enlist, he said. He shook his head. When those bombs sunk our ships in Pearl Harbor, I knew I had to do something about it. Wanting to stay here with you, but wanting to get into the action. It’s been miserable. I really don’t have a choice now, Babe. It’s time to go. I’m sorry.

      He put his arms around her as she began to cry. She was not surprised. Not really. They had not talked about his enlistment. But she had always known that he would go someday. He had to get in and solve the problem whatever it was. Stop a fight in the gym. Climb up on the roof to help with shingles too heavy for her Dad to lift alone. It was just Billy. The Billy that she had loved since the 5th grade when he played stupid jokes on her and teased her about having freckles.

      Finally, she said, I understand, Billy. I don’t want you to go, but I know you have to do it. But does it have to be Monday? Couldn’t you wait a few weeks? A few days? We could get married first. Have a tiny honeymoon. A day or two.

      Monday, he said, as he kissed her ever so gently. I don’t want to hurry up and marry you. I want us to have a big wedding, like we’ve always talked about. The girls all dressed up in frilly dresses and me and my buddies waiting for you girls to come down the aisle.

      She nodded. She knew he was right, but she didn’t want to wait. He kissed her again and held her tight and then said, I will see you in church tomorrow.

      Abruptly he turned away and got into his father’s dark green 1941 Ford. He quickly backed out of the long driveway between the parsonage and the First Baptist Church. Standing just inside her front door, Rebecca watched his taillight disappear around the curved roadway. She had a really bad feeling in the pit of

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