Military
There is a long history of African Americans serving in the military. These are some example of documents written by the various arms of the military reviewing the service and sacrifice of black soldiers.
- Military Resources: Blacks in the Military
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Resources from the Archives Library Information Center at the National Archives and Records Administration.
- The Air Force integrates, 1945-1964 by
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Call Number: D 301.2:In 8/2/1945-64Publication Date: 1978Also available in print. - Blacks in the Army Air Forces during World War II : the problem of race relations by
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Call Number: D 301.2:B 56Publication Date: 1977Also available in print. - The employment of Negro troops by
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Call Number: D 114.7:N 31/994Publication Date: 1994Also available in print. - Integration of the Armed Forces, 1940-1965 by
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Call Number: D 114.2:IN 8/940-65Publication Date: 1981Also available in print. - The right to fight : African-American Marines in World War II by
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Call Number: D 214.14/4:AF 8Publication Date: 1995Also available in print.