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Plans to house 10000 visitors for Victory Convention
San Francisco hosts preparations for The American Legion Victory Convention from September 30 to October 4. City leaders, business groups, and military officials coordinate housing for up to 100000 visitors, with plans for an all day parade and multiple reunions. Local committees mobilize housing and transportation. June 15 goal set for housing contracts. barracks and private homes to be used if needed.
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San Francisco
Cal
American Legion
Roger D. Lapham
John Stelle
H. S. Nichols
9Th Army Service Command
Donald Beary
12Th Naval District
National Convention Bureau
The
National Adjutant’s
Edward Sharkey
Joseph L. Lumpkin
Lumpkin
Pullman
Army
Navy
Bay Area
San Francisco Civic Auditorium