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African-American GIs of WWII: Fighting for democracy abroad & at home https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/opinion/report/022325_black_soldiers_op/african-american-gis-wwii-fighting-democracy-abroad-home/
Because of their belief in America’s “democratic promise, ” African-American GIs of WWII were willing to fight for democracy abroad, while being denied democratic rights at home in the U.S - and many were to become the foot soldiers of the civil rights movement.
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@TucsonSentinel Americans of #Japanese descent were imprisoned in concentration camps in the US while their friends and family enlisted to prove their loyalty. Yet, #CadetBoneSpurs never served except being served subpenoeas.