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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... INTEREST ...... Appointment of Emmett J. Scott as Special Assistant to the Secretary of War - Difficulties ... Interests of Negro Soldiers and Civilians - Promoting a Healthy Morale - Cases of Alleged Discrimination Against Negro ...
... INTEREST ...... Appointment of Emmett J. Scott as Special Assistant to the Secretary of War - Difficulties ... Interests of Negro Soldiers and Civilians - Promoting a Healthy Morale - Cases of Alleged Discrimination Against Negro ...
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... interest and importance , duly verified by their com- rades in arms , -setting forth their individual exploits as well as those of the various units with which they were connected . To all of them , and to all others who have aided me ...
... interest and importance , duly verified by their com- rades in arms , -setting forth their individual exploits as well as those of the various units with which they were connected . To all of them , and to all others who have aided me ...
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... interest of Negro citizens generally ; without regard to recom- pense and without counting time , strength or anything else except a desire to serve to the uttermost , -and I wish in this way and in this place to record my deep ...
... interest of Negro citizens generally ; without regard to recom- pense and without counting time , strength or anything else except a desire to serve to the uttermost , -and I wish in this way and in this place to record my deep ...
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... interest to Negro Americans , however , is the 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 ...
... interest to Negro Americans , however , is the 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 ...
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... the colored citizen- ship of the District of Columbia , who , despite the cold , bleak day , followed his remains to Arlington Cemetery . CHAPTER III OFFICIAL RECOGNITION OF THE NEGRO'S INTEREST Appointment of THE CALL TO THE COLORS 39.
... the colored citizen- ship of the District of Columbia , who , despite the cold , bleak day , followed his remains to Arlington Cemetery . CHAPTER III OFFICIAL RECOGNITION OF THE NEGRO'S INTEREST Appointment of THE CALL TO THE COLORS 39.
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