Essay Assignment - African Americans in WWII
Background: When the United States entered WWII, virtually no one
knew the level of stress it the conflict would put on the United States.
The need for soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines in WWII was
overwhelming. African American's filled these roles by volunteering in
large numbers.
"African American participation in WWII directly led to the end of segregation in
the armed forces in 1948"