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The Government should pardon the Port Chicago 50

Created by J.H. on August 23, 2016

The Port Chicago 50 were 50 African-American men who worked loading bombs onto ships. After an explosion they were transferred to another port. They refused to work because of the working conditions. They were put on trial and found guilty. A year later they were released, but never pardoned. It's been over 70 years. They should be pardoned.

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