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Source: VOA "This Week"

Roundup

4-14-06

San Francisco to Mark Centennial of 1906 Earthquake [2min]

The city of San Francisco is preparing to mark the 100th anniversary of one of the most devastating natural disasters ever to strike the United States. VOA's Chris Mitchell has more on the devastating 1906 earthquake.

Read entire article at VOA "This Week"