Issue 25 Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial

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On the night of July 17, 1944, residents in the San Francisco area were awakened a massive explosion that lit up the sky. At Port Chicago Naval Magazine 40 miles east of San Francisco, 320 men were instantly killed when the munitions ships they were loading mysteriously blew up. It was the largest homeland disaster during World War II. Everyone within 1,000 feet of the loading dock perished The memorial preserves the site of the accident, and the incident plays an important role in American history, as it eventually lead to a mutiny court martial and was a catalyst in the desegregation of the US armed forces.The memorial is on an active military base, so reservations and security checks are required you to visit. More on that during the interview.This week's interview: Port Chicago Naval Magazine National MonumentWebsites:http://www.eTravelogue.com/http://www.nps.gov/pochBe sure to stop by our site and suggest attractions that you think we should cover on the program!Listen to this issue