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The Vanport Flood

Stuff You Missed in History Class

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Vanport: A Temporary City Built During World War II

This chapter explores the history of Vanport, a city built during World War II to accommodate shipyard workers in Portland. It discusses the creation of essential services, segregation and discrimination faced by African Americans, and the city's eventual destruction.

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