First Homes

Arthur Lee, a WWI veteran, was fulfilling the American dream by purchasing a small home for him and his family in Minneapolis. However, his home soon became a battleground as neighbors fought to force out the young family by any means necessary.

A Gentleman's Agreement: How One Family Fought for their Right to Housing - First Homes Arthur Lee and the American Dream In 1931, Mr. Arthur Lee was working in Minneapolis as a postal worker. He had served abroad during World War I and was working to support his wife Edith and their young daughter, Mary.  It was a tough time to raise a family; the Great Depression had left 4 […]