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The double v: how wars, protest, and Harry Truman desegregated America's military
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Author:
James, Rawn,
Published:
New York : Bloomsbury Press, [2013].
Format:
Book
Edition:
1st U.S. ed.
Physical Desc:
viii, 290 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
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Traces the legal, political, and moral campaign for equality that led to Harry Truman's 1948 desegregation of the U.S. military, documenting the contributions of black troops since the Revolutionary War and their efforts to counter racism on the fields and on military bases.

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African American soldiers -- History -- 20th century.
African Americans -- Segregation -- History -- 20th century.
Segregation -- Law and legislation -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
Truman, Harry S., -- 1884-1972 -- Political and social views.
United States -- Armed Forces -- African Americans -- History -- 20th century.
United States. -- President's Committee on Equality of Treatment and Opportunity in the Armed Services.
World War, 1914-1918 -- Participation, African American.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Participation, African American.
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Language:
English
ISBN:
9781608196081, 1608196089

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Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
Traces the legal, political, and moral campaign for equality that led to Harry Truman's 1948 desegregation of the U.S. military, documenting the contributions of black troops since the Revolutionary War and their efforts to counter racism on the fields and on military bases.
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APA Citation (style guide)

James, R. (2013). The double v: how wars, protest, and Harry Truman desegregated America's military. 1st U.S. ed. New York, Bloomsbury Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

James, Rawn. 2013. The Double V: How Wars, Protest, and Harry Truman Desegregated America's Military. New York, Bloomsbury Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

James, Rawn, The Double V: How Wars, Protest, and Harry Truman Desegregated America's Military. New York, Bloomsbury Press, 2013.

MLA Citation (style guide)

James, Rawn. The Double V: How Wars, Protest, and Harry Truman Desegregated America's Military. 1st U.S. ed. New York, Bloomsbury Press, 2013.

Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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