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Oral history interview with John Haddad / interviewed by Howard Fredricks (2 of 2)

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Haddad discusses his family's emigration from Lebanon and their settlement in La Crosse, Wisconsin, and describes his service during World War II. He also details his training and involvement in the family business importing Oriental rugs, focusing on rug varieties and the rug trade. He mentions local customers and the expansion of his business, called Haddad Rug and Carpet Company. Overall, Mr. Haddad discusses the following topics: Interior design with Oriental rugs -- Price appreciation of Oriental rugs -- Legend of the Ardabil carpet -- Cost evaluation and insurance of rugs -- Changes in business opportunities and organization -- Family loss, brothers’ death -- World War II (1939-1945) lieutenant opportunity, Arabic translator -- Ship platoon experience, World War II (1939-1945) -- Army basic training, leg injury -- Integration of African-Americans into the Army, World War II (1939-1945).00:00:10—Interior design with Oriental rugs | 00:01:00—Price appreciation of Oriental rugs | 00:02:45—Legend of the Ardabil carpet | 00:04:00—Cost evaluation and insurance of rugs | 00:06:00—Changes in business opportunities and organization | 00:09:45—Family loss, brothers’ death | 00:10:00—World War II (1939-1945) lieutenant opportunity, Arabic translator | 00:12:30—Ship platoon experience, World War II (1939-1945) | 00:13:50— Army basic training, leg injury | 00:21:40—Integration of African-Americans into the Army, World War II (1939-1945)Tape 2 of 2.Part of the Syrian Oral History Collection.
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