Nacogdoches in World War II

Dobbs Barton, Jan, Jasso, Peggy Arriola

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Nacogdoches, the oldest town in Texas, has a long and colorful history starting in 1716, when the first mission, Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe de los Nacogdoches, was founded. The people of this rich area have since come together countless times to survive challenges. During World War II, patriotism brought everyone closer as the young men of the area left to fight for their country. College enrollment declined drastically until a masterstroke by its president brought the nation's first WAC school to the campus. An unexpected ice storm killed valuable timber, bringing Nazi POWs to the area to harvest the pine trees. On the home front, everyone got involved in the war effort. They knitted, rolled bandages, collected scrap metal, bought war bonds, grew victory gardens, and participated in rationing and blackouts; but most of all they sacrificed their sons. They came together during those years and still come together today to celebrate the historic town's past and to honor its veterans of all wars."
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Dobbs Barton, Jan, Jasso, Peggy Arriola
Titel
Nacogdoches in World War II
Uitgever
Arcadia Publishing Library Editions
Jaar
2011
Taal
Engels
Pagina's
130
EAN
9781531652630
Bindwijze
Hardback

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