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Morris J. MacGregor, Jr. and the Center of Military History, United States Army, tell the story of
integration in this online book.
http://www.army.mil/cmh-pg/books/integration/IAF-fm.htm
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Teaching With Documents: Photographs of the 369th Infantry and African Americans during World War I
The National Archives Digital Classroom tells the story of the "Harlem Hellfighters".
http://www.archives.gov/digital_classroom/lessons/wwi_369th_infantry/wwi_369th_infantry.html
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Over 100 Years Later, Black Cadet Gets his Due
Johnson Whittaker, one of the first black cadets at West Point, was unjustly court-martialed at the
time. In 1995 President Clinton posthumously gave him a commission.
http://www.hartford-hwp.com/archives/45a/016.html
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The Negro as a Soldier - The African American Journey
Read an 1895 speech written by Christian Fleetwood that details the role of African-American
soldiers in the Revolutionary and Civil Wars.
http://www2.worldbook.com/features/features.asp?feature=aajourney&page=html/bh116b.html&....
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Brief History of Black Women In The Military
The Women in Military Service for American Memorial overviews the service of black women from the
Revolutionary War to the present.
http://www.womensmemorial.org/BBH1998.html
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Integration of the Armed Forces
The U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command presents this history of African-Americans in the Armed
Forces of the United States. It contains a series of articles and chronologies detailing not only
the ongoing process of eliminating discrimination in the Department of Defense but highlighting
African Americans' distinguished military contributions.
http://www.redstone.army.mil/history/integrate/welcome.html
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Atlantic Monthly - Success Story: Blacks in the Military
This article written in May 1986 discusses the success black soldiers have enjoyed in climbing the
ranks of the military.
http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/defense/moskos.htm
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Historic Context for the African American Military Experience
The Army Corps of Engineers presents this history of African American participation in the Armed
Forces. It covers service prior to the American Revolution and goes through integration and the
Korean Conflict. It also includes black participation in the British forces opposing the
Revolution.
https://www.denix.osd.mil/denix/Public/ES-Programs/Conservation/Legacy/AAME/aame.html
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Villard, Oswald - The Negro in the Regular Army
University of Virginia's Electronic Text Center presents a transcription of this historian's
Atlantic Monthly article about African-Americans.
http://etext.lib.virginia.edu/toc/modeng/public/VilNegr.html
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African-Americans in Military History
This section of the official US Air Force site lists several bibliographies related to
African-American service in the US Military.
http://www.au.af.mil/au/aul/bibs/afhist/aftoc.htm
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African Americans in the Military
Look at photos of African Americans in the military, read about the Tuskegee Airmen, the buffalo
soldiers, the Harlem Hellfighters, a female buffalo soldier, and the integration of African
Americans in the army.
http://afroamhistory.about.com/cs/military/
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African-Americans in the U.S. Merchant Marine and U.S. Maritime Service during World War II
US Merchant Marines offer a small tribute to the African-Americans who served in WWII. View
photographs of some of the soldiers.
http://www.usmm.org/african-americans.html
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African Americans in the US Army
This section of the official US Army site highlights African-American service. It discusses notable
African-American officers and units and key events. It also includes several photo galleries.
http://www.army.mil/cmh-pg/topics/afam/afam-usa.htm
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Real African American Heroes
This site honors African Americans who have served in the US military, particularly those who are
not well-known.
http://www.raaheroes.com/
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History of African Americans in the Military
A site devoted to giving African Americans the respect they deserve. They have fought in every
major war in the US.
http://www.fatherryan.org/blackmilitary/
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African American Warriors
Lists African American Medal of Honor recipients and covers African American units and individuals
throughout US history.
http://www.aawar.net/default.htm
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African Americans in the Military
Features African Americans and their contributions to the American military as early as the
American Revolutionary War.
http://www.africanamericans1.homestead.com/
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