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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... 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 time , strength or anything else except ...
... 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 time , strength or anything else except ...
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... given more dangerous work to do . I cannot commend too highly the spirit shown among the colored combat troops , who exhibit fine capacity for quick training and eagerness for the most dangerous work . " JOHN J. PERSHING . Above ...
... given more dangerous work to do . I cannot commend too highly the spirit shown among the colored combat troops , who exhibit fine capacity for quick training and eagerness for the most dangerous work . " JOHN J. PERSHING . Above ...
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... given an absolutely free hand in choosing his officers , and that on the other hand he would have to treat them absolutely mercilessly , if they didn't come right up to the highest level . " On the other hand , with the other colored ...
... given an absolutely free hand in choosing his officers , and that on the other hand he would have to treat them absolutely mercilessly , if they didn't come right up to the highest level . " On the other hand , with the other colored ...
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... given any privilege . All I ask is that in his ordinary civil rights , in his right to work , to enjoy life and liberty and the pursuit of happi- ness , that as regards those rights he be given the same treatment that we would give him ...
... given any privilege . All I ask is that in his ordinary civil rights , in his right to work , to enjoy life and liberty and the pursuit of happi- ness , that as regards those rights he be given the same treatment that we would give him ...
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... given point she could break the Allies ' line . This in a desperate effort she attempted to do on July 15 by driving across the Marne . She failed and began a highly organized strategic retreat to save her armies . Meanwhile , the ...
... given point she could break the Allies ' line . This in a desperate effort she attempted to do on July 15 by driving across the Marne . She failed and began a highly organized strategic retreat to save her armies . Meanwhile , the ...
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