Crystal City internment camp

During World War II not all the internment camps established by the federal government were in California. Several of them were created in Texas, with the largest one in Crystal City built on the grounds of an old migrant farm worker camp. Other than some historical markers and informational signs, you would be hard-pressed to find … Continue reading Crystal City internment camp

Survivors

A video (55 seconds) I shot in the museum about the morning of the Pearl Harbor attack 71 years ago. Below: a photo of four survivors who attended yesterday's ceremony to commemorate the attack on Pearl Harbor. The gentlemen -- all gracious and generous and kind men -- are wearing tan caps. Left to right … Continue reading Survivors