0:00 - Learning about the end of the war in Europe / The surrender of German soldiers in Italy

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Keywords: German soldiers; Italy; POW camps; surrender

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2:37 - Military duties after VE Day / Studying at a military run university in Florence

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Keywords: contraband; Florence; guard duty; processing prisoners; university training center

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6:05 - The experiences of studying in Florence

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Keywords: art; civilians; classes; culture; Italian; museums

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8:12 - The process of returning back to the United States

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Keywords: Azores; fouled propeller; fruit; Naples; seasickness; ship; Statue of Liberty

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15:50 - Hearing about the end of the war with Japan / Personal thoughts on war

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Keywords: atomic bomb; avoid war; human suffering; intervention; reprocussions

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19:17 - Discharge from the army / Returning to California

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Keywords: brother; discharge papers; family; farming; GI Bill; race discrimination; reserves

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23:04 - Going to college and becoming an educator

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Keywords: art; education; graduate program; teacher training; teaching credential; Veterans Administration (VA)

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