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A Martial Freedom Movement: Black G.I.s' Political Struggles during World War II.

Authors :
Guglielmo, Thomas A.
Source :
Journal of American History; Mar2018, Vol. 104 Issue 4, p879-903, 25p
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

The article discusses political activity by African American military personnel (G.I.s) during World War II as a martial freedom movement. Topics include opposition to segregation within the U.S. Armed Forces, protest strategies used by African American G.I.s, and support from the organization National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00218723
Volume :
104
Issue :
4
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of American History
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
128638410
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1093/jahist/jax428