Once Upon a Town: The Miracle of the North Platte Canteen
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Genres: Business & Money, History
Book Type: Hardcover
Author:
Genres: Business & Money, History
Book Type: Hardcover
Teresa K. (oct1970) reviewed on + 205 more book reviews
North Platte, Nebraska, Christmas day 1941 to the end of World War II. a miracle happened. The tiny town, wanting to offer the servicemen warmth and support, transformed its modest railroad depot into the North Platte Canteen - a place whre soldiers could enjoy coffee, music, home-cooked food, magazines, and convival, friendly conversations during a stopover that lasted only a few minutes.
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