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Episode 713 - Chicago's World War II POW Camps

Chicago History Podcast

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Exploring the History of Camp Thornton and Camp Brandon Morris in Chicago

Explore the transformation of Camp Thornton in Chicago from a Civilian Conservation Corps camp to a prisoner of war facility during World War II, detailing the work assignments of POWs, its post-war use by high school students and Girl Scouts, and its demolition in 1989. Mentions another nearby POW camp, Camp Brandon Morris.

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