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Carr honoredfor war effortThe late Colorado Gov. Ralph L.Carr, who offered his state as a refuse to .Japanese*Americans fflee-ing from prejudice elsewhere in the nation during World War II, has finally been honored for his actions.A bronze bust of Carr, who died in 1950, was unveiled during ceremonies in Sakura Square in downtown Denver Saturday.Carr welcomed .lapanese-Ameri* cans to Colorado and assured them of their rights at the same time most governors urged they be put in detention camps.He lost his political and popular support because of his action.japan’s ambassador to the United States, FumihikoTogo, said Carr’s actions “were enduring testimony to the great sense of justice that animates this great democracy.
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San Antonio Express
San Antonio, Texas, US
Mon, Aug 23, 1976
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