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FAST FACTS: The Brown Berets occupy Avalon

Brown berets occupying Catalina Island
AVALON — Aug. 30, 2017 will mark the 45-year anniversary of one of the most bizarre moments in Avalon and Catalina Island history. More than two-dozen Brown Berets attempted to occupy the island on
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  1. What were the names of the 26 berets? In particular ghe woman, I do know she was one of the boys girlfriend. I met her in Las Cruces, Nm. and she told me the story, but I forgot her name after all these years.

  2. In response to Michael Fierro. They’re were only 3 if is women. I’m pretty positive if that. I’ll get her name for you. My best friend Pauline and I (Della) were there for two weeks. We are from theL.A. chapter. David Sanchez wss in charge up there. You can find me on FB Adele Chavez

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