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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... Duties and Responsibilities of Patriots Imposed Upon the Negro by the Draft Act - Tribute by the Provost Marshal General to the Colored Soldier - Assignment of Negro Draftees to Cantonments . PAGE 9 15 16 17 23 32 40 51 66 CHAPTER VI ...
... Duties and Responsibilities of Patriots Imposed Upon the Negro by the Draft Act - Tribute by the Provost Marshal General to the Colored Soldier - Assignment of Negro Draftees to Cantonments . PAGE 9 15 16 17 23 32 40 51 66 CHAPTER VI ...
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... 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 of Negro citizens generally ; without regard to recom- pense and without counting ...
... 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 of Negro citizens generally ; without regard to recom- pense and without counting ...
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... duty to give liberally of their substance , of their time , of their talents , of their energy , of their influence , and in every way possible , to con- tribute toward the comfort and success of our fighting units and those of our ...
... duty to give liberally of their substance , of their time , of their talents , of their energy , of their influence , and in every way possible , to con- tribute toward the comfort and success of our fighting units and those of our ...
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... duty by a preliminary service in trenches in quiet sectors . " Colored troops in trenches have been particularly fortunate as one regiment had been there a month before any losses were suffered . This was almost unheard of on the ...
... duty by a preliminary service in trenches in quiet sectors . " Colored troops in trenches have been particularly fortunate as one regiment had been there a month before any losses were suffered . This was almost unheard of on the ...
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... duty around a Y. M. C. A. tent at Villers le Sec ( Meuse ) . Below - A German tank destroyed by allied shell fire in a sector occupied by American Negro Troops . 881-691 Above - Welcoming a Victorious Hero . Henry Johnson.
... duty around a Y. M. C. A. tent at Villers le Sec ( Meuse ) . Below - A German tank destroyed by allied shell fire in a sector occupied by American Negro Troops . 881-691 Above - Welcoming a Victorious Hero . Henry Johnson.
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