Veterans of History and Battle: The Montford Point Marines
by Deborah L. Parker, LTC, USAR (Retired)
Special to the AFRO
The rigorous history of service and battle does not discriminate. Many stories rich with the grit, valor and patriotism of all Americans dot the landscape that is the US Military. And they all deserve honor, not just on Veteran’s Day, but every day.
Though the faces of those who’ve fought for freedom’s way are varied, the truth is that the contributions of some are unknown. In reality history and discrimination have at times gotten in the way of recognizing the total scope of this nation’s many brave service members. Such is the case for “the few and proud” Montford Point Marines, African-American men that trained in a segregated camp outside of Jacksonville, N.C. during World War II. This facility was established in 1942 when President Roosevelt issued a directive allowing the recruitment of African Americans into the Corps.
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http://www.afro.com/sections/news/national/story.htm?storyid=73037
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