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1Ralph Carr HonoredDENVER (AP)The late i Togo's remarks came Satur-fr5f1jgovernor was unveiled during ceremonies in Sakura Square in downtown Denver.Ralph L. Carr, who as governor'day as a bronze bust of the late of Colorado offered refuge to Japanese-Americans fleeing prejudice elsewhere in the nation in World War II, has beenhonored for his actions. Carr, who died in 1950, wel-* ■ •Japanese Ambassador Fumi- corned Japanese-Americans tohiko Togo, said Carr’s actions Colorado and assured them of “were enduring testimony to the great sense of justice that animates this great democra--!cv”Major Contributiontheir rights, while other gover nors urged they be put in relo cation camps. Carr lost politi cal and popular support be cause of his stand.
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Colorado Springs Gazette
Colorado Springs, Colorado, US
Thu, Aug 26, 1976
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