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- DictionaryDear John let·ter/dɪəˈdʒɒnletə(r)/
noun
- 1. a letter from a woman to a man, especially a serviceman, terminating a personal relationship: informal "a young officer gets his Dear John letter"
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Feb 14, 2022 · February 14, 2022 8:10 AM EST. A s a synonym for a break-up note sent by a woman to a man in uniform, the Dear John letter made its debut in a major national newspaper in October...
Jan 25, 2022 · And what fits the definition of a “Dear John?” A: That very term was really coined during World War II. Originally it was an apologetic letter breaking off a romance or relationship...
Jan 26, 2022 · For their part, musicians have given heartbreak numerous lachrymose melodies. Perhaps the most enduring, Jean Shepard and Ferlin Husky’s “A Dear John Letter,” was released just as an armistice concluded the Korean War in 1953.
Apr 16, 2024 · When its comes to wartime communications, few carry the weight of the infamous Dear John letter. Originating during World War II, these correspondences have become a symbol of love lost and personal sacrifice during times of conflict, showing that combat can sometimes have a negative impact on peoples’ relationships.
Feb 3, 2023 · The Dear John or Dear Jane letters outlived World War II. In 1953, country musicians Jean Shepard and Ferlin Husky performed a duet of their hit single, “A Dear John Letter.” The song, set amid the Korean War, was so popular that it topped Billboard magazine’s country music charts .
What is a “Dear John”? Revealing the untold story of wartime breakup letters. Susan L. Carruthers. Consult any dictionary of slang and you’ll find a definition something like this: a letter sent to a man (usually in uniform) by his girlfriend, fiancée or wife announcing the end of their relationship. Urban legend adds a further twist.
00:00 • Introduction - Understanding "Dear John Letters": A Dive into Historical Phrases00:38 • What is a "Dear John Letter"?01:09 • Historical Context01:41 ...
