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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... Troops that Were Ready When War Was Declared - The Famous 9th and 10th Cavalry , U. S. Army - The 24th and 25th Infantry - National Guard Units of Colored Troops - The 8th Illinois - The 15th New York- National Guard Units of Ohio ...
... Troops that Were Ready When War Was Declared - The Famous 9th and 10th Cavalry , U. S. Army - The 24th and 25th Infantry - National Guard Units of Colored Troops - The 8th Illinois - The 15th New York- National Guard Units of Ohio ...
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... Troops in the South-- Situation Complicated by the Houston Riot - Protest of the Governor of South Carolina - Dr . Scott Called to Spartanburg , S. C. , to Allay Trouble There How the Negro Soldier Finally Won the Respect and Confidence ...
... Troops in the South-- Situation Complicated by the Houston Riot - Protest of the Governor of South Carolina - Dr . Scott Called to Spartanburg , S. C. , to Allay Trouble There How the Negro Soldier Finally Won the Respect and Confidence ...
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... Troops to Go into Action in France . CHAPTER XV .- " THE EIGHTH ILLINOIS " . Story of the 370th U. S. Infantry - Another Negro National Guard Regi- ment that Won Distinction on the Battlefield - Chicago's Colored Fighters- Called ...
... Troops to Go into Action in France . CHAPTER XV .- " THE EIGHTH ILLINOIS " . Story of the 370th U. S. Infantry - Another Negro National Guard Regi- ment that Won Distinction on the Battlefield - Chicago's Colored Fighters- Called ...
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... troops in American camps and cantonments and in service overseas . Many of these illustrations were photographed by him at the front - some being photographed while he was in danger of being wounded or killed by flying pieces of ...
... troops in American camps and cantonments and in service overseas . Many of these illustrations were photographed by him at the front - some being photographed while he was in danger of being wounded or killed by flying pieces of ...
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... troops . Their training is identical with that of other American troops serving with the French Army , the effort being to lead all American troops gradually to heavy combat duty by a preliminary service in trenches in quiet sectors ...
... troops . Their training is identical with that of other American troops serving with the French Army , the effort being to lead all American troops gradually to heavy combat duty by a preliminary service in trenches in quiet sectors ...
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