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Soldier Sees Rome During Italian Rest Break
Sergeant Haddick of Greensboro writes from Italy about living conditions in tents near the sea, Roman ruins and modern sights in Rome, and his plans for a three day rest. He describes the Borghese Gardens, USO shows, neon signs, theatres, hotels, and a Vatican visit including St. Peter’s Basilica and the Papal Altar. He mentions the Fifth Army rest center and hopes to see more of the city on future days off.
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Harold W. Haddick
Greensboro
U. S
Italy
H. L. Haddick
Florida
Sergeant Haddick
Rome
France
England
Fifth Army
Pass
Joe E. Brown
Sien
Borghese
American Red Cross
USO
Tiber
Simiar
Pafety
B. C
Agrippa
Don Angelo
Adrian
Victor Emanuele
Mussolini
Capitoline
Man Forum
Augustus Ceasar
Trojan
Capitoline Hill
Constantine
Palatine Hill
Romulus
Caracalla
Greece
Vatican City
St. Peter Square
Peter
Michelangelo
Saint Peter
Bramante
Raphael
Peruzzi
Bernini
Mussolini Forum
Roman Empire
Musso