WARTIME LETTERS.

This article focuses on the wartime letters of Kathleen Harriman, daughter of U.S. Ambassador Averell Harriman to the Soviet Union, which provide a unique and insightful perspective on World War II diplomacy. At 23, Kathleen traveled with her father to key locations such as London and Moscow, interacting with prominent figures including Winston Churchill, Joseph Stalin, and General Dwight D. Eisenhower. Writing both as a reporter and in personal letters to close acquaintances, she documented her observations of political and social dynamics from 1941 to 1945. The letters also reveal personal aspects, such as the affair between her father and Pamela Churchill. Edited by Geoffrey Roberts, who accessed Kathleen’s archives and interviewed her before her death, the collection offers valuable historical context and a nuanced view of Allied leadership during the war. [Extracted from the article]