About this episode
This episode explores the history of internment camps in Florida, focusing on Camp Blanding during World War II.
Florida has been the sight of a number of internment camps throughout its history, including right in this present moment. This week, we explore two centuries of internment in Florida, from St. Augustine to the Everglades, and Camp Blanding during World War II. Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our logo! Follow Chelsea on Instagram here! All of the music was originally composed. Read a lot more about the topics this week below. Camp Blanding in World War II: The Early Years Camp Blanding Station Hospital in the War Years Camp Blanding, Starke, Florida - German American Internee Coalition Camp Blanding (detention facility) - Densho Encyclopedia With the Wehrmacht in Florida: The German POW Facility at Camp Blanding, 1942-1946 Florida taxpayers likely on the hook for Alligator Alcatraz ‘Alligator Alcatraz' timeline: Everglades detention center from beginning to now Secrets of ‘Alligator Alcatraz' revealed in newly released data analyzed by NBC6 Investigates Bipartisan opposition blocked a dozen ICE warehouses. Can Orlando do the same? Orlando Area News Orange County leaders unanimously approve resolution opposing proposed ICE facility
Topics covered
- internment camps
- Florida history
- World War II
- Camp Blanding
- detention facilities
- German POWs
- ICE facilities
Keywords
- internment
- Florida
- Camp Blanding
- World War II
- detention
- POW
- ICE
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: German American Internee Coalition, Densho Encyclopedia, NBC6 Investigates
Places: Florida, St. Augustine, Everglades, Camp Blanding, Orlando, Orange County
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