Today in 1944 Two ammunition ships explode at Port Chicago, Calif., killing 322, including 202 African-Americans assigned by the Navy to handle explosives. It was the worst home-front disaster of World War II. The resulting refusal of 258 African-Americans to return to the dangerous work underpinned the trial and conviction of 50 of the men in what is called the Port Chicago Mutiny.
The Association of Retired Members held a banquet May 10, 2012 at Local 355's Baltimore hall to close their 2012 Bowling Season. Photos are available for viewing here.
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