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The Port Chicago 50 at 76: Time for Exoneration by Thurgood Marshall, Jr. and John A. Lawrence
July 17 marks the 76th anniversary of the Port Chicago Disaster. The Port Chicago 50 have yet to be exonerated.
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Research Starters: Higgins Boats
In the late 1930s, the U.S. military began developing small boats that could carry troops from ships to open beaches.
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Louisiana Spotlight: Camp Claiborne
Kisatchie National Forest, the only in Louisiana, was home to a diverse training camp during the War known as Camp Claiborne.
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Platoon Sergeant Ruben Rivers and the 761st Tank Battalion
On November 16, 1944, the men of the African American 761st Tank Battalion assaulted the German-held town of Guebling. Platoon Sergeant Ruben Rivers displayed uncommon heroism in leading the assault, and in doing so made the ultimate sacrifice for his comrades.
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Honor Deferred: Black Veterans and the Medal of Honor
On August 23, 1945, high-ranking military officials and civilians gathered at the White House to watch President Harry Truman bestow the Medal of Honor among 28 veterans who served with valor during World War II.
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