S.S. Quanza: Journey of Refugees from Lisbon to Norfolk

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Uploaded by on Mar 3, 2010

In this video, VHS Assistant Editor Greg Hansard tells the story of the "S.S. Quanza" in the Virginia Historical Society's long-term exhibition "The Story of Virginia, an American Experience."

Visit the "Story of Virginia" exhibition online at http://www.vahistorical.org/storyofvirginia.htm

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  • Answer a question about this video, and receive a free prize! Simply watch the video to find the answer, be one of the first ten to bring the correct answer to the front desk at the VHS, and receive a copy of the exhibit catalog "The Story of Virginia, an American Experience"!

    Question:

    Who filed the lawsuit against the owner of the Quanza that kept the ship in Norfolk long enough for President Franklin Roosevelt to issue an executive order that permitted the refugees to leave the vessel?

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