World War I Army Training by San Francisco Bay: The Story of Camp Fremont French History Stationed at a makeshift hospital

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World War I Army Training by San Francisco Bay: The Story of Camp Fremont French History Stationed at a makeshift hospitalDescription by Barbara Wilcox Paperback In 1917, Stanford University leased a portion of its land to allow the creation of Camp Fremont, headquartered in present day Menlo Park. That brought the war into the Bay Area's backyard. Soldiers received a welcome reception, and locals embraced the potential economic opportunities. However, the military presence also revealed the conflict Americans felt over the war. Residents threatened conscientious