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They supported the war effort and joined the military in large numbers
It is possible some African Americans were Nazis, just as it is possible some caucasian Americans were Nazis, but in general, African Americans were loyal Americans.
Yes, African Americans faced discrimination in the military. They were placed in all-black units, of which only 10 percent were sent to combat. Most African American troops were confined to such noncombat duties as unloading ships, working in kitchens, or constructing barracks.
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alot because they wanted to help fight for their county too, so blacks were allowed to enter the war...and fight on the front lines.
They took many domestic jobs that were vacated as white men went to war. African Americans also joined the military.
There were many African-Americans serving in the military in WW II.
They served in the US military.
Nearly one million.
separately as all-black units
Nearly one million.
ALL jobs in the US military are military positions, be it war or peace. There are NO non-military jobs in the military
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CORE Congress of racial equality. African Americans in the military, Mexican Americans in wartime and the Japanese Americans in the War effort: Japanese American Citizens League.Read more: What_events_show_the_persistence_of_racial_tension_during_World_War_2
The US Military was officially segregated (for African Americans) from the beginning of the United States until about 1947.
They supported the war effort and joined the military in large numbers