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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... fact that it was not to be a white man's war , nor a black man's war , but a war of all the people living under the " Stars and Stripes " for the preservation of human liberty throughout the world . Despite efforts of pro - German ...
... fact that it was not to be a white man's war , nor a black man's war , but a war of all the people living under the " Stars and Stripes " for the preservation of human liberty throughout the world . Despite efforts of pro - German ...
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... and served to keep up the morale of colored Americans at a time when there was much anxiety and complaint among them due to the fact that adequate news regarding the treatment and activities of Negro soldiers abroad 10 AUTHOR'S PREFACE.
... and served to keep up the morale of colored Americans at a time when there was much anxiety and complaint among them due to the fact that adequate news regarding the treatment and activities of Negro soldiers abroad 10 AUTHOR'S PREFACE.
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... fact that Colonel Theodore Roosevelt , the great former President of the United States , whose sudden and untimely death occurred on Jan- uary 6 , 1919 , made his last public appearance and address at a meeting held in Carnegie Hall ...
... fact that Colonel Theodore Roosevelt , the great former President of the United States , whose sudden and untimely death occurred on Jan- uary 6 , 1919 , made his last public appearance and address at a meeting held in Carnegie Hall ...
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... fact , Mr. Cobb , that our going in turned the scale . Isn't that so ? I think the Germans and their vassal allies would have been victorious if we hadn't gone in . And if they had been victorious and we had stayed 18 ROOSEVELT'S ...
... fact , Mr. Cobb , that our going in turned the scale . Isn't that so ? I think the Germans and their vassal allies would have been victorious if we hadn't gone in . And if they had been victorious and we had stayed 18 ROOSEVELT'S ...
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... fact that on March 25 , 1917 , the Secretary of War , by order of the President , called the First Separate Battalion , District of Columbia Infantry , National Guard , to the colors to defend the National Capital . This was even before ...
... fact that on March 25 , 1917 , the Secretary of War , by order of the President , called the First Separate Battalion , District of Columbia Infantry , National Guard , to the colors to defend the National Capital . This was even before ...
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