City on Fire: The Forgotten Disaster That Devastated a Town and Ignited a Landmark Legal Battle by Bill Minutaglio
Author:Bill Minutaglio [Minutaglio, Bill]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9780060185411
Google: izCEQgAACAAJ
Amazon: 0292759231
Published: 2003-01-01T11:52:31.003000+00:00
Curtis Trahan, the respected and well-liked World War II hero and mayor, suddenly found himself tested in ways heâd never imagined. Courtesy Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library.
Father Bill Roach (right) fought racism, poverty, and injusticeâand sought the advice of his twin brother, John (left). Bill Roachâs legend grew to the point where many people believed he deserved sainthood in the Catholic Church. Courtesy Archives of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston.
The Grandcamp, docked in Houston, a few days before its fateful voyage to Texas City. Copyright © Houston Chronicle. Used with permission.
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