Scott's Official History of the American Negro in the World WarHomewood Press, 1919 - 511 pages "A complete account from official sources of the participation of African Americans in World War I including their involvement in war work organizations like the Red Cross, YMCA, and the war camp community service. The text includes an official summary of the treaty of peace and League of Nations covenant. With the entry of the United States into the Great War in 1917, African Americans were eager to show their patriotism in hopes of being recognized as full citizens. However, they were barred from the Marines, the Aviation unit of the Army, and served only in menial roles in the Navy. Despite their poor treatment, African-American soldiers provided much support overseas to the European Allies as well as at home" -- Bookseller's description. |
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... Department Inquiry - Training of Colored Officers . CHAPTER V. - THE NEGRO IN THE NATIONAL ARMY .... Selective Service Law the Most Complete Recognition of the Citizenship of the Negro , North and South - All the Duties and ...
... Department Inquiry - Training of Colored Officers . CHAPTER V. - THE NEGRO IN THE NATIONAL ARMY .... Selective Service Law the Most Complete Recognition of the Citizenship of the Negro , North and South - All the Duties and ...
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... Department as Special Assistant to the Secretary of War . Since entering upon the duties of that office , Mr. Davis has given a great deal more than time in supporting my various efforts in behalf of Negro soldiers and in the interest ...
... Department as Special Assistant to the Secretary of War . Since entering upon the duties of that office , Mr. Davis has given a great deal more than time in supporting my various efforts in behalf of Negro soldiers and in the interest ...
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... been made . According to the records of the War Department , the Colored National Guard units were called into Federal service as follows : 1st Separate Battauon , District of Columbia National Guard , THE CALL TO THE COLORS 33.
... been made . According to the records of the War Department , the Colored National Guard units were called into Federal service as follows : 1st Separate Battauon , District of Columbia National Guard , THE CALL TO THE COLORS 33.
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... Department . ' Colored organ- izations filled , ' was the explanation . " The Negro press and Negro leaders generally became insistent and pressure began to reach the War Department from all parts of the country to make provision for ...
... Department . ' Colored organ- izations filled , ' was the explanation . " The Negro press and Negro leaders generally became insistent and pressure began to reach the War Department from all parts of the country to make provision for ...
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... DEPARTMENT " Secretary Newton D. Baker of the War Department announces that Emmett J. Scott , for eighteen years confidential secretary to the late Booker T. Washington , and at present secretary of the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial ...
... DEPARTMENT " Secretary Newton D. Baker of the War Department announces that Emmett J. Scott , for eighteen years confidential secretary to the late Booker T. Washington , and at present secretary of the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial ...
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