African Americans (jan 1, 1914 – jan 1, 1918)
Description:
Context:1. A.A. served in segregated units during WW1
2. War Department downgraded majority of black troops to labor duties
3. fought with dignity, but still faced systemic racial discrimination and slander from white soldiers and officers
Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1914
jan 1, 1918
~ 4 years