Card from SS Quanza passengers to the White House
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Card from SS Quanza Passengers to the White House

Refugee passengers of the SS Quanza sent a large bouquet of red roses and this message to First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt to thank her for her help. The First Lady made sure President Roosevelt saw both the flowers and the card, which were displayed prominently outside his bedroom.

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refugee ships
  • Franklin D. Roosevelt Library

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