Mr. Irene's Dad emigrated in 1949. Like my Parents, he first landed in New York City.
When we saw this photo, we asked Mr. Irene's Dad, "Why is your hair so white?" He was, after all, only in his early twenties. "The salt of the sea water turned it white," he said. He must have spent a good part of the voyage walking on the ship's outer deck!
New York City, New York, June 1949. Mr. Irene's Dad, second from left, poses with other Displaced Persons as the group arrives in America. Check out the traveling clothes.
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