The Train to Crystal City
FDR's Secret Prisoner Exchange Program and America's Only Family Internment Camp During World War II
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U.S. History
Summary:
The book uncovers the history of a family internment camp in Crystal City, Texas, where Japanese, German, and Italian Americans were detained during World War II. It details the experiences of the internees and the secret government program that exchanged these prisoners for Americans held overseas.
Key points:
1. WWII Internment: The book discusses the internment of Japanese, German, and Italian Americans during WWII, focusing on the largest camp in Crystal City, Texas.
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