THE BEGINNING — MARGARET & JAMES
Before the war separated them, there was a love story.
The story of Margaret B. McCormick and James L. Wiley began long before the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean lay between them. In the quiet months leading up to the conflict that would reshape their lives and the world, their commitment was solidified through a formal engagement announcement that spoke of hope, legacy, and a future they intended to build together. This page serves as the entry point into their journey, documenting the moments before the letters replaced their presence.
Upload the original engagement announcement image here
AN ORIGINAL DOCUMENT FROM THE WILEY LETTERS COLLECTION
Upload the original engagement announcement image here
AN ORIGINAL DOCUMENT FROM THE WILEY LETTERS COLLECTION
THE BEGINNING — MARGARET & JAMES
Before the war separated them, there was a love story.
Margaret B. McCormick and James L. Wiley were two souls bound by a promise in the quiet days of 1941. Their engagement was not just an announcement in the local paper, but the start of a journey that would be tested by oceans and the fires of global conflict. This historical record captures the moment their shared path was formally declared to the world.