This Week in American History: A Soldier’s Wife
This article reflects on the sacrifices made by military families, particularly focusing on General Jonathan Wainwright and his wife, Adele. As Memorial Day approaches, it highlights their story of separation during World War II and the challenges faced by military spouses. The piece emphasizes the importance of remembering both service members and their families during times of remembrance.
- ▪General Jonathan Wainwright was the highest-ranking American prisoner of World War II.
- ▪Adele Holley Wainwright, his wife, faced her own struggles as a military spouse during this time.
- ▪The Wainwrights' story symbolizes the sacrifices made by generations of service members and their families.
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This Week in American History: A Soldier’s Wife As we honor those who died in our country’s service this week, we should also remember the sacrifices of their family members on the home front. By Jonathan Horn05.27.26No description available.FOLLOW TOPIC General Jonathan Wainwright and his wife Adele celebrate his Medal of Honor at the White House, on September 18, 1945. (Frank S. Errigo Archive via Getty Images)--:----:--Upgrade to ListenProduced by ElevenLabs using AI narration2As part of our celebration of America at 250, we’ve started a weekly newsletter by historian Jonathan Horn. Learn what happened this week in American history, why it matters, and what else you should see and read in The Free Press and beyond.
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