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Saturday Open Thread: African-American Military History: World War II

May 31, 2025 by Miranda 80 Comments

Good Saturday Morning POU! Hope you've enjoyed the series on World War II Black History! Our final posts for this series is about the Golden Thirteen and the little known facts of African-Americans in the United States Merchant Marines. … [Read more...] about Saturday Open Thread: African-American Military History: World War II

Friday Open Thread: African-American Military History: World War II

May 30, 2025 by Miranda 180 Comments

Good Morning POU! In an era when African-Americans were treated like sub-humans, a group of African-Americans were flying the most advanced technology the U.S. military had to offer. These WWII-era pilots, along with support crew, are known as the Tuskegee Airmen. Although there were a number of Tuskegee units in the Army Air Corps, the units who flew red-tailed P-51 Mustangs … [Read more...] about Friday Open Thread: African-American Military History: World War II

Thursday Open Thread: African American Military History – World War II

May 29, 2025 by Miranda 120 Comments

Good Morning POU! We continue looking at the bravery and courage of the men and women who valiantly served in the military during World War II. Their accomplishments have been slighted and overlooked by HISstory, but we're striving to change that. Today's post is all about the Black Panthers! The 761st Tank Battalion. … [Read more...] about Thursday Open Thread: African American Military History – World War II

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Wednesday Open Thread: African American Military History – World War II

May 28, 2025 by Miranda 127 Comments

Good Morning POU! Today's feature is about the Red Ball Express. … [Read more...] about Wednesday Open Thread: African American Military History – World War II

Tuesday Open Thread: African American Military History – World War II

May 27, 2025 by Miranda 115 Comments

Good Morning POU! Today we honor the women of the 6888th Central Postal Battalion. … [Read more...] about Tuesday Open Thread: African American Military History – World War II

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