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End of an Era for Vietnamese Refugee Camps
As the last refugee camps wind down in Pendleton Indiantown Gap and Eglin, the memory of uncertainty haunts thousands who recall crowded tents and strange foods. About 140,730 refugees passed through four sites with Pendleton alone hosting over 50,000. 165 babies were born and eight died there. The program cost 17 million dollars plus vast volunteer support from teachers and entertainers while most families were resettled across the nation before year’s end. Camp officials deem the resettlement program largely successful, though some regret early missteps and wish for more counseling before choosing sponsoring groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press International
America
Saigon
Pacific
Ft. Chaffee
Ark
Ft. Indiantown Gap
Inter-agency
Los Angeles
Pendleton
San Diego
Pat Boone
Rosemary Clooney
Barnum and Bailey Circus
Eglin Afb
Fla
Gulf of Mexico
Florida
Florida Panhandle
Eloise
U.S. Catholic Conference
Church World Service
Lutheran Relief Service
Carter
Chaffee
Texas