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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... commission on the evacuation of the occupied territory in Belgium and France . To this note President Wilson replied the next day , defining the process by which Germany might receive terms for an armistice , but insisting that the ...
... commission on the evacuation of the occupied territory in Belgium and France . To this note President Wilson replied the next day , defining the process by which Germany might receive terms for an armistice , but insisting that the ...
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... their country in past days of national emergency and need . " 3. Therefore , Be It Resolved , That the Council of National De- fense and the Advisory Commission thereto , in joint conference RECOGNITION OF THE NEGRO'S INTEREST 43.
... their country in past days of national emergency and need . " 3. Therefore , Be It Resolved , That the Council of National De- fense and the Advisory Commission thereto , in joint conference RECOGNITION OF THE NEGRO'S INTEREST 43.
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Emmett Jay Scott. fense and the Advisory Commission thereto , in joint conference assembled , urge that this Government shall , without regard to racial , political or geo- graphical divisions , give due heed to , and exercise ...
Emmett Jay Scott. fense and the Advisory Commission thereto , in joint conference assembled , urge that this Government shall , without regard to racial , political or geo- graphical divisions , give due heed to , and exercise ...
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Emmett Jay Scott. and Mr. Julius Rosenwald , a member of the Advisory Commission of the Council of National Defense , approved the appointment at various times and have given the author the warmest encouragement and support ; without ...
Emmett Jay Scott. and Mr. Julius Rosenwald , a member of the Advisory Commission of the Council of National Defense , approved the appointment at various times and have given the author the warmest encouragement and support ; without ...
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... commissions as officers in the Medical Reserve Corps , and a full fighting force of 30,000 colored soldiers , including representatives in practically every branch of military service , will constitute the Ninety- second Division , to ...
... commissions as officers in the Medical Reserve Corps , and a full fighting force of 30,000 colored soldiers , including representatives in practically every branch of military service , will constitute the Ninety- second Division , to ...
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