Concerns about the American Negro Troops in World War II, 1946-01-01 - 1946-12-31, Whole
Item — Box: 22, Folder: 9
Identifier: CAC_CC_014_2.2_22_9_0007
Concerns about the American Negro Troops in World War II, 1946-01-01 - 1946-12-31
Scope and Contents
The document questions the discrepancy between the praise given to African American troops and the fact that only 5% of them were involved in combat. It also raises concerns about the betrayal of Army Specialized Training Program trainees and the use of untrained replacements during World War II.
Dates
- Creation: 1946-01-01 - 1946-12-31
- Creation: Whole
Creator
- From the Collection: Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980 (Person)
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
English
Full Extent
From the Collection: 110.13 Linear Feet (219 containers)
Abstract
79th (1945-1947)
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository