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Why did France award the Harlem hellfighters ther croix de guerre?
because they survived 191 days in heavy combat and they were chosen to lead the French high command to lead the allied forces to the line. Not only that, the Harlem Hellfighters were the first African American unit granted by anyone in the USA. To this day the United States has yet honored these men for what they did for their country. The French are the only ones who recognized them for what they did.
How many Merrill's Marauders from World War 2 are alive in 2007?
I know of one, Gilbert Horn Sr.-Harlem, MT I know of one, Gilbert Horn Sr.-Harlem, MT I know of another - Cecil Leo Cox - Birmingham, AL - he passed away February 2, 2009
Where did the first armed conflict of the cold war take place?
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When were blacks accepted to the U S Army?
Blacks were accepted in the United States Army from the very beginning. Soldiers of color were accepted only in certain states. Blacks were encouraged to join during the Civil War and participated in great numbers in the last 2 years of the war. Nearly all blacks were in separate regiments with mostly white officers. The first black to graduate from West Point was Henry Flipper, whose Army career was ended by a framed trial and conviction. He was pardoned a century after his death. By the time of the Spanish American War of 1898, blacks were considered highly desirable soldiers and were kept in Cuba when the white soldiers were too ill with yellow fever and malaria to continue the fight. Blacks were again in their own regiments. One such soldier was Benjamin O. Davis, who would continue in the Army until World War 2 and was the first black general. However, when the United States entered WW1 in 1917, segregation was much stricter. Blacks who wished to fight were assigned over to French and British divisions where they were welcomed as equals. Several all-black regiments saw frontline combat with American forces including the Harlem Hellfighters (369th Infantry Regiment). In WW2, blacks had very limited combat rolls in the navy and were generally limited to dock work, cooks, stewards, and janitorial work. In the Army, blacks were truck drivers, material handlers, medics, etc. There were black units that were placed into frontline combat (the 761st Tank Battalion, for example). The Army Air Force generally did not permit blacks in combat, but the Tuskegee Airmen were a notable exception, flying fighters in an all-black unit. In 1944-45, General Eisenhower asked for volunteers among the black non-coms to join the white units that were heavily depleted by casualties. More than 2,200 blacks gave up their stripes and agreed to fight as privates alongside white soldiers. The Army was integrated in 1948. All-black units continued to exist even after integration until 1954. Black officers remained rare until the end of the Vietnam war. During WW2, only 1% of black soldiers were officers. By 1983, that number had reached 8%. Today, 13% of black soldiers are officers.
What did civilian men wear in the 1940s?
When World War II broke out in the United States in 1941, natural fibers were only used for the military uniforms. However, among men, there were a couple of "fads" that took place in the 1940's. First is the Zoot Suit that was popular during the Jazz Age and basically worn by African-Americans and Mexican-Americans. The Zoot Suit was first introduced in Harlem, NY in the 1930's. The suit was made up of a high-waisted, baggy and low-crotched trousers with narrow ankle and over-sized jackets. The garments gave man more substance to project as well as being comfortable.The second fad was the "Swing Scene" where some men wore the Zoot Suits while others took off their single-breasted jackets to dance and show off their accessories. Before and after the war, accessories became important. Accessories include a tie that was shorter and wider. That is because the trousers were high-cut. The tie was held in place with a clip as opposed to a pin. Shirts were held in place by good cufflinks, and suspenders that were buttoned to the trousers.Men's shoes were basically the same as in the 1920's and 1930's as they wore wingtip, spectator shoes.
What did the Harlem hellfighters fight for?
The Harlem Hellfighters, also called the Black Rattlers and the Men of Bronze, were an African-American infantry unit fighting for America in WWI. They spent more time in combat than any other American unit.
Why were the Harlem hellfighters important to African American history?
they were valiantly till the end
What are the release dates for The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones Documentaries - 2007 Hellfighters Harlem's Heroes of World War I 3-24?
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones Documentaries - 2007 Hellfighters Harlem's Heroes of World War I 3-24 was released on: USA: 29 April 2008
Why did France award the Harlem hellfighters ther croix de guerre?
because they survived 191 days in heavy combat and they were chosen to lead the French high command to lead the allied forces to the line. Not only that, the Harlem Hellfighters were the first African American unit granted by anyone in the USA. To this day the United States has yet honored these men for what they did for their country. The French are the only ones who recognized them for what they did.
What art movement did William H Johnson participate in?
Harlem renaissance
How many battles did New York had?
The answer depends heavily on the definition of battle. The battles included Fort Ticonderoga and Crown Point, Brooklyn, Long Island, Fort Washington, Harlem Heights, the occupation of New York City. Later battles were at Oriskany and Saratoga. I count that as 9 battles, but that figure can change based on your definition. For example, was the occupation of New York a battle? There was very little fighting involved. Brooklyn involved a well-executed and lucky retreat with little fighting.
Is Harlem were the Harlem where the Harlem Globetrotters play?
yes
When was Harlem founded?
when was Harlem founded
Where is the Harlem Branch in Harlem located?
The address of the Harlem Branch is: 375 N. Louisville Street, Harlem, 30814 5356
Where is the Harlem Public Library in Harlem located?
The address of the Harlem Public Library is: 37 1St Avenue, Harlem, 59526 M
Which New York City borough is Spanish Harlem in?
Both East Harlem (which is also called, "Spanish Harlem") and West Harlem (which is normally called just plain, "Harlem") are in Manhattan.
In which New York City borough is East Harlem located?
Both East Harlem (which is also called, "Spanish Harlem") and West Harlem (which is normally called just plain, "Harlem") are in Manhattan.
