[Letters from William Halsey, Jr., and Frank Knox, December 1943]

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Letter from Admiral William Halsey, Jr., to all ships and bases of the South Pacific Area wishing them a Merry Christmas and thanking them for their good work. Letter from Secretary of the Navy, Frank Knox, to ALNAV wishing them a Merry Christmas and encouraging them to keep fighting so that their efforts may sooner lead to peace on Earth.

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[2] p. ; 16 x 20 cm.

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Halsey, William, Jr. & Knox, Frank 1943-12~.

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Letter from Admiral William Halsey, Jr., to all ships and bases of the South Pacific Area wishing them a Merry Christmas and thanking them for their good work. Letter from Secretary of the Navy, Frank Knox, to ALNAV wishing them a Merry Christmas and encouraging them to keep fighting so that their efforts may sooner lead to peace on Earth.

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[2] p. ; 16 x 20 cm.

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  • 1943-12~

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  • N:2.045961, E:-88.033958, S: -58.549527, W:156.258034

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Halsey, William, Jr. & Knox, Frank. [Letters from William Halsey, Jr., and Frank Knox, December 1943], letter, 1943-12~; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1677369/: accessed June 25, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation.

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