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An astonishing World War II military story of civil rights from New York Times bestselling author and Newbery Honor recipient Steve Sheinkin.

A National Book Award Finalist
A YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction Finalist
A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year

On July 17, 1944, a massive explosion rocked the segregated Navy base at Port Chicago, California, killing more than 300 sailors who were at the docks, critically injuring off-duty men in their bunks, and shattering windows up to a mile away. On August 9th, 244 men refused to go back to work until unsafe and unfair conditions at the docks were addressed. When the dust settled, fifty were charged with mutiny, facing decades in jail and even execution.

The Port Chicago 50 is a fascinating story of the prejudice and injustice that faced black men and women in America''s armed forces during World War II, and a nuanced look at those who gave their lives in ser

The Port Chicago 50

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      Publisher St Martin's Press
      Published 3 January 2017
      ISBN-13 9781250073495
      978-1250073495
      ISBN-10 1250073499

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      An astonishing World War II military story of civil rights from New York Times bestselling author and Newbery Honor recipient Steve Sheinkin.

      A National Book Award Finalist
      A YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction Finalist
      A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year

      On July 17, 1944, a massive explosion rocked the segregated Navy base at Port Chicago, California, killing more than 300 sailors who were at the docks, critically injuring off-duty men in their bunks, and shattering windows up to a mile away. On August 9th, 244 men refused to go back to work until unsafe and unfair conditions at the docks were addressed. When the dust settled, fifty were charged with mutiny, facing decades in jail and even execution.

      The Port Chicago 50 is a fascinating story of the prejudice and injustice that faced black men and women in America''s armed forces during World War II, and a nuanced look at those who gave their lives in ser

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