Note: Portrait of George Washington on the cover. Menu is tied together with red, white, and blue ribbon. Page 2 includes illustration of "Geo. Washington's sword, camp goblet & Franklin's staff." Restaurant: The Portland Location: Portland, Oregon, United States
Jimmy Gay discusses racism in Las Vegas before and after World War II. He says that prior to WWII, there wasn't a lot of prejudice, and there were only a few African American families. After WWII, he says that the influx of soldiers returning and the migration of Black families from the South led to Las Vegas becoming the "Mississippi of the West."