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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... Army - The 24th and 25th Infantry - National Guard Units of Colored Troops - The 8th Illinois - The 15th New York- National Guard Units of Ohio , Massachusetts , Connecticut , Maryland , and Tennessee - First Separate Battalion of the ...
... Army - The 24th and 25th Infantry - National Guard Units of Colored Troops - The 8th Illinois - The 15th New York- National Guard Units of Ohio , Massachusetts , Connecticut , Maryland , and Tennessee - First Separate Battalion of the ...
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... Army Train- ing Corps , and Reserve Officers ' Training Corps units ; their ... National Defense ; she traveled extensively in various parts of the country ... national crisis . MISS EVA D. BOWLES , Executive Secretary in charge of the ...
... Army Train- ing Corps , and Reserve Officers ' Training Corps units ; their ... National Defense ; she traveled extensively in various parts of the country ... national crisis . MISS EVA D. BOWLES , Executive Secretary in charge of the ...
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... National Army , and likewise mention is made of the relatively low percentage of exemption claims filed by them . Those in the service of their country proved faithful and efficient , and will uphold the traditions of their race . I ...
... National Army , and likewise mention is made of the relatively low percentage of exemption claims filed by them . Those in the service of their country proved faithful and efficient , and will uphold the traditions of their race . I ...
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... National Army Unloading a Transport in the Harbor of Brest . Above " The Band that Introduced France to Ragtime .
... National Army Unloading a Transport in the Harbor of Brest . Above " The Band that Introduced France to Ragtime .
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... National Enmities - Germany's Ambition to Rule the World - The Gather- ing ... national jealousy between the peoples and rulers of different European countries ... army into that neutral country . The invasion of Belgium was the act that ...
... National Enmities - Germany's Ambition to Rule the World - The Gather- ing ... national jealousy between the peoples and rulers of different European countries ... army into that neutral country . The invasion of Belgium was the act that ...
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