ISBN:
9781442200166
,
9781442200173
Language:
English
Pages:
XIX, 163 S
,
Ill
Series Statement:
The African American history series
DDC:
940.53089/96073
Keywords:
World War, 1939-1945 African Americans
;
World War, 1939-1945 Social aspects
;
African Americans History 1877-1964
;
World War, 1939-1945 Participation, African American
;
African American soldiers History 20th century
;
United States Race relations 20th century
;
History
;
United States Armed Forces 20th century
;
African Americans
;
History
;
USA
;
Militär
;
Schwarze
;
Bürgerrechtsbewegung
;
Geschichte 1918-1950
;
USA
;
Militär
;
Schwarze
;
Zweiter Weltkrieg
Abstract:
Introduction: The African American and war in historical context -- African Americans on the eve of war : from new Negro to New Deal, 1920-39 -- Mobilizing for war : the arsenal of democracy and the struggle for inclusion -- Fighting for freedom : changing military policy and the Black experience, 1941-45 -- Conflict on the home front : resistance, riot, and social change -- The post-war years and changing civil rights : "an American dilemma
Description / Table of Contents:
Introduction: The African American and war in historical context -- African Americans on the eve of war : from new Negro to New Deal, 1920-39 -- Mobilizing for war : the arsenal of democracy and the struggle for inclusion -- Fighting for freedom : changing military policy and experience, 1940-45 -- Conflict on the home front : resistance, riot, and social change -- The post-war years and changing civil rights : "an American dilemma."
Note:
Includes bibliographical references
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