https://padlet.com/700447/7k50wnsdnfb Made with a wink and a smile en-us 2017-04-25 13:02:11 UTC 2026-03-13 07:23:40 UTC hello@padlet.com 700770 https://padlet.com/700447/7k50wnsdnfb/wish/168090204 These were native americans who could translate through different languages. They helped in the American Southwest (four corners).
 Jackson Luhrs

]]> 2017-04-25 13:11:01 UTC https://padlet.com/700447/7k50wnsdnfb/wish/168090204 700447 https://padlet.com/700447/7k50wnsdnfb/wish/168090521 Women Airforce Service Pilots were a group of women pilots that volunteered to help the military in World War II. The group was all across the United States to allow the men to go overseas. The WASPs helped the military a lot, they would fly new planes long distances from factories to military bases and departure points across the U.S., they also tested planes. They would also fly planes with targets on the back allowing the air gunneres to practice shooting at the targets. 
Tessa Laska

]]> 2017-04-25 13:11:58 UTC https://padlet.com/700447/7k50wnsdnfb/wish/168090521 700447 https://padlet.com/700447/7k50wnsdnfb/wish/168094178 The groups faced discrimination for being female. Men were known to be pilots and during their training some men looked down on them for that specific reason of gender. Not right away after/during the war were they awarded, but later some women were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal. They were accomlished many things but one of their main accomplishments was they were the first women to fly military aircrafts. 
Tessa Laska

]]> 2017-04-25 13:22:01 UTC https://padlet.com/700447/7k50wnsdnfb/wish/168094178 700770 https://padlet.com/700447/7k50wnsdnfb/wish/168094511 They got silver and gold medals for what they did which was that They demonstrated the importance of their tribal languages to the world and helped preserve them for the future.
Jackson Luhrs

]]> 2017-04-25 13:23:05 UTC https://padlet.com/700447/7k50wnsdnfb/wish/168094511 703455 https://padlet.com/700447/7k50wnsdnfb/wish/168096296 The history of the 141st Regiment goes all the way back to the Civil War and was comprised of Mexican-American soldiers (nicknamed Chicanos).  The 141st Regiment was known for being the most decorated companies during the second World War and at least 12 Hispanic soldiers received the Medal of Honor for their bravery. The Regiment were the first American troops to deploy amphibious assault (a type of offensive military operation that uses naval ships on land and sea) in Europe .
Chloe Norwood]]> 2017-04-25 13:28:13 UTC https://padlet.com/700447/7k50wnsdnfb/wish/168096296 713293 https://padlet.com/700447/7k50wnsdnfb/wish/168099751 They were African American Men  who served in segregated units during WW2. They registered their first victory against an enemy aircraft. They were the first African American flying unit in the U.S military. They were trained to use single engine planes at Tuskegee Alabama. The NAACP known to be the National Association Advance of Colored People were fighting hard for the government to allow African American men to serve as pilots in the U.S military. 
Cindy K. Reynoso]]> 2017-04-25 13:37:25 UTC https://padlet.com/700447/7k50wnsdnfb/wish/168099751 703455 https://padlet.com/700447/7k50wnsdnfb/wish/168102635 Despite their accomplishments, the soldiers of the 141st weren't recognized for their bravery at first. The company won over thousands of awards, including 31 Distinguished Crosses, 12 Legions of Merits, 492 Silver Stars, 11 Soldier's Medals, and 1,685 Bronze Stars. The end of the company came when the Regiment came across German fortifications and were slaughtered by German troops when they tried to warn their superiors. The army was accused of trying to shove the incident under the rug but Mexican-American veterans remember the honor and bravery of the soldiers.
Chloe Norwood]]> 2017-04-25 13:44:54 UTC https://padlet.com/700447/7k50wnsdnfb/wish/168102635 700447 https://padlet.com/700447/7k50wnsdnfb/wish/168250672 The Nisei Army Units was group of Nisei men (American citizens whose parents had emigrated from Japan) that combined the 100th batalion, also referred to as the purple thearted battalion, and the 442nd Regimental Combat Team to make this unit. Many of these Nisei men had volunteered fight and were proud to be serving for the U.S. and fought hard. They served overseas in Europe during World War II, fighting for the U.S..
Tessa Laskk

]]> 2017-04-25 23:21:12 UTC https://padlet.com/700447/7k50wnsdnfb/wish/168250672 713293 https://padlet.com/700447/7k50wnsdnfb/wish/168262329 Not only were there the Tuskegee Airmen, but there were the 92 Infantry Division known to be called the Buffaloes as well, and they were another african American unit fighting in Europe.  The Buffaloes won 7 Legion of Merit awards, 65 Silver Stars, and 162 Bronze Stars for courage under fire. 
Cindy K. Reynoso]]> 2017-04-26 01:32:02 UTC https://padlet.com/700447/7k50wnsdnfb/wish/168262329 703455 https://padlet.com/700447/7k50wnsdnfb/wish/168358021 The soldiers of the 442nd Regiment faced much discrimination and segregation despite fighting for the same cause. The paranoia surrounding Japanese-Americans contributed greatly to the treatment of the soldiers. Despite the racism and discrimination, the soldiers became one of the most decorated  unit in US History. They actually ended up helping the 141st Regiment in Germany once the company was pinned down and ended up liberating three towns: Bruyeres, Belmont, and Biffontaine. These towns still have monuments and street names dedicated to the company.
Chloe Norwood]]> 2017-04-26 13:17:39 UTC https://padlet.com/700447/7k50wnsdnfb/wish/168358021