WWII Pen Pals

WWII Pen Pals

Students will learn about the morale-building power of letters through the story of Milwaukee WWII service member John Mackett, and his pen-pal back home, his 12- year-old niece Patty. This lesson should follow an introductory lesson on World War II.

Duration: 2-3 class periods
Grades: 6-8

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