American Patriots : The Story of Blacks in the Military from the Revolution to Desert Storm - Gail Lumet Buckley

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American Patriots

The Story of Blacks in the Military from the Revolution to Desert Storm

By: Gail Lumet Buckley

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Paperback | 14 May 2002 | Edition Number 1

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A dramatic and moving tribute to the military’s unsung heroes, American Patriots tells the story of the black servicemen and women who defended American ideals on the battlefield, even as they faced racism in the ranks and segregation on the home front. Through hundreds of original interviews with veterans of every war since World War I, historic accounts, and photographs, Gail Buckley brings these heroes and their struggles to life. We meet Henry O. Flipper, who withstood silent treatment from his classmates to become the first black graduate of West Point in 1877. And World War II infantry medic Bruce M. Wright, who crawled through a minefield to shield a fallen soldier during an attack. Finally, we meet a young soldier in Vietnam, Colin Powell, who rose through the ranks to become, during the Gulf War, the first black chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Fourteen years in the making, American Patriots is a landmark chronicle of the brave men and women whose courage and determination changed the course of American history.

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"Compelling and often inspiring... An unabashed patriot, Buckley brings an enthusiasm to the subject informed in part by family history. In her capable hands, a narrative emerges rich in historical detail" The Boston Globe

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Foreword
Introduction
The Revolution	p. 3
The War of 1812	p. 40
The Civil War	p. 56
Buffalo Soldiers I	p. 110
Buffalo Soldiers II	p. 139
The World War	p. 163
The "New Negro" and the Spanish Civil War	p. 223
World War II	p. 257
Korea	p. 335
Vietnam	p. 368
Desert Storm	p. 432
Epilogue	p. 479
Acknowledgments	p. 485
Notes	p. 491
Index	p. 513
Table of Contents provided by Blackwell. All Rights Reserved.

American Patriots

The Story of Blacks in the Military from the Revolution to Desert Storm

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