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Soldier from the 15th regiment signaling good bye as he get ready to escort a bomber plane to its target in Italy.

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A former group of African American U.S. Pilots who fought against German military fighter jets. This group became the first African American soldiers to complete their training and enter Army Air Corps. They earned respect through their courageous performance which helped them to bond with other white American soldiers.

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Soldiers at the U.S.S. Mason proudly look over their ship

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African Americans taking a picture for the navy

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Many African American units fought for their country, but many were left unknown. Units that brought a sense of unique performance, like the Tuskegee Airmen or Black Panthers, were recognized for their heroic service. Many of these units experienced what most Americans experienced during the war. Except for the fact that many were there for backup or to deliver supplies.

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An armorer of the 15th U.S. Air Force checks ammunition belts of the .50 caliber machine guns in the wings of a P-51 Mustang fighter plane before it leaves an Italian base for a mission against German military targets.

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Most African Americans who signed up would be sent to war as back up or to deliver supplies to stationed troops. At first many believed that African Americans weren't fit for war, but when they completed training and showed that they had similar/better skills that they could do more than back up.

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Women worked as nurses in the war and if not nurses they had to get jobs back home since the men were fighting in the war.

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A couple of African-American men enjoying a meal in the Bay of Massacre, Attu, Aleutian Islands. A kitchen was installed along the beach for the workers who unloaded the boats.

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African-American troops in Burma pause briefly to read a proclamation of victory in Europe, this pre-election was by President Truman.

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The Army's first Black nurses were relegated to caring for Nazi Prisoners of the war.

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This person is a historical figure you might be familiar with. This is Harriet Tubman. A Black women who was more then just a nurse in the war.