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Colorado History: Governor Ralph Carr stands up for the rights of all Americans after Pearl Harbor

This week in Colorado History, Governor Ralph Carr delivered a historic speech three days after the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor.

DENVER, Colorado — This week in Colorado history, we celebrate Governor Ralph Carr's birthday.

Carr led Colorado in the early twentieth century. His birthday isn't the only moment in history we recognize him for this morning.

Credit: Denver Public Library

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