"On the evening of July 17, 1944, residents in the San Francisco east bay area were jolted awake by a massive explosion that cracked windows and lit up the night sky. At Port Chicago Naval Magazine, 320 men were instantly killed when two ships being loaded with ammunition for the Pacific theater troops blew up. It was WWII's worst home front disaster."
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial
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A Quiet View Of The Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial
National Park Mystery Spot 35 Revealed: A Tragic Accident
An accidental explosion killed hundreds at this site.
- By Bob Janiskee - February 10th, 2012 12:47pm
It's Official - Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial is the Newest NPS Unit
It's a long way from the big city with the same name, and the park's history may not be familiar to many Americans, but Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial has a compelling story, and it's now the newest addition to the National Park System.
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- By Jim Burnett - October 29th, 2009 5:00am
World War II Sites in the National Park System
Did you watch all 15 hours of the Ken Burns mega-series "The War" which wrapped up last night on PBS? I did! Having watched the series, I have wondered, what are the World War II sites managed by the National Park Service? I've come up with this list, with some parks units that you might not expect.
- By jersu - October 28th, 2011 7:02pm
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