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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... 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 allies ...
... 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 allies ...
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... give him if he was of another color . " Now , friends , both the white man and the black man in moments of exultation are apt to think that the millennium is pretty near ; that the sweet chariot has swung so low that everybody can get ...
... give him if he was of another color . " Now , friends , both the white man and the black man in moments of exultation are apt to think that the millennium is pretty near ; that the sweet chariot has swung so low that everybody can get ...
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Emmett Jay Scott. man who can give most help to the colored man is the white man who lives next to him . And in consequence I always felt it my official duty to work so that I could command the assistance and respect of the bulk of the ...
Emmett Jay Scott. man who can give most help to the colored man is the white man who lives next to him . And in consequence I always felt it my official duty to work so that I could command the assistance and respect of the bulk of the ...
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... give him much of his military prestige and fame . The story of the famous charge of these black troops who rushed the Spanish stronghold , singing " There'll Be a Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight , " is a familiar story to everyone . In ...
... give him much of his military prestige and fame . The story of the famous charge of these black troops who rushed the Spanish stronghold , singing " There'll Be a Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight , " is a familiar story to everyone . In ...
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... give his life for the Nation and world - democracy . His remains were sent home with military escort , and his body was interred in Arlington National Cemetery . His funeral , which was conducted from the Nineteenth Street Baptist ...
... give his life for the Nation and world - democracy . His remains were sent home with military escort , and his body was interred in Arlington National Cemetery . His funeral , which was conducted from the Nineteenth Street Baptist ...
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