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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... authorities in carry- ing the war to a successful conclusion . When war against Germany was declared April 6 , 1917 , Negro Americans quickly recognized the fact that it was not to be a white man's war , nor a black man's war , but a ...
... authorities in carry- ing the war to a successful conclusion . When war against Germany was declared April 6 , 1917 , Negro Americans quickly recognized the fact that it was not to be a white man's war , nor a black man's war , but a ...
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... authorities who had begun and carried on the war or from the people ? Ger- many on the 12th of October pointed out the reforms that were going on in the empire and asked for a mixed commission on the evacuation of the occupied territory ...
... authorities who had begun and carried on the war or from the people ? Ger- many on the 12th of October pointed out the reforms that were going on in the empire and asked for a mixed commission on the evacuation of the occupied territory ...
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... authorities of Mississippi to recommend such discharge . The said Edward Merchant , whose letter I brought to your atten- tion under date of January 25th , states that he has " a mother 50 years old and feeble , a wife and baby , " and ...
... authorities of Mississippi to recommend such discharge . The said Edward Merchant , whose letter I brought to your atten- tion under date of January 25th , states that he has " a mother 50 years old and feeble , a wife and baby , " and ...
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... authorities . I would very much appreciate a further report on the findings in this case , as soon as the reasons for ignoring or over - ruling the action of the Local Board by the State authorities can be ascertained . ( Signed ) ...
... authorities . I would very much appreciate a further report on the findings in this case , as soon as the reasons for ignoring or over - ruling the action of the Local Board by the State authorities can be ascertained . ( Signed ) ...
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... authorities as were fearful of untoward results rather than to any other reason . Shortly after the Special Assistant was called to service , the Secretary of War held a conference with Mr. Raymond B. Fosdick , Chairman of the ...
... authorities as were fearful of untoward results rather than to any other reason . Shortly after the Special Assistant was called to service , the Secretary of War held a conference with Mr. Raymond B. Fosdick , Chairman of the ...
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