Friend or Foe? He Didn't Know

Title

Friend or Foe? He Didn't Know

Description

A resident of a town near Portland became frightened and fled his home when he saw a soldier who had been guarding a bridge knocking on his door and yelling to turn out his lights during a blackout. The soldier was a Japanese American, and that made the resident think the town had been invaded by the enemy.

Date

Dec. 29, 1941

Identifier

1900.5247

Collection