One of the many charitable organizations that declared "open house" was the Midnight Mission, who served Thanksgiving dinner to less fortunate Los Angeles residents. The men had their turkey, too, along with all persons celebrating Thanksgiving. Photo dated: November 26, 1942.
Midnight Mission (Los Angeles, Calif.) Missions--California--Los Angeles Homeless persons--California--Los Angeles Dinners and dining--California--Los Angeles Thanksgiving Day Herald-Examiner Collection photographs
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