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This Integration of the US Armed Forces interactive also includes:
- Student Activity
- American Negro infantry in France. American Negro infantrymen at roll call somewhere in France
- Crews of U.S. light tanks stand by awaiting call to clean out scattered Nazi machine gun nests in Coburg, Germany
- Deck of Gun Boat, probably "Mendota"
- Executive Order 9981
- Harry S. Truman and Other Officers of Battery D
- Letter from Grant Reynolds and A. Philip Randolph to Harry S. Truman
- Photograph of President George H. W. Bush Enjoying Thanksgiving Dinner with Troops
- United States Colored Troops at Port Hudson, Louisiana
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Uncle Sam wants you to integrate the military! The activity uses images and documents to help scholars understand the integration of African Americans into the mainstream military. Academics analyze a series of military photos and observe the changes over time. The activity concludes with a group discussion to help historians understand how and when the demographic of the military changed.
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Concepts
african american history, american history, the united states, african american culture, african americans, america, american culture, military draft, military history, the military, desegregation, segregation, the armed forces, governments, wars, wartime, united states presidents, historical analysis, historical context, historical documents, primary source analysis, primary source images, primary sources, photograph analysis, image analysis, comparing images, multiple sources, imagery, black history month
Instructional Ideas
- Show photos of African American soldiers
- Have learners write a journal entry from the perspective of an African American solider who is part of the integration
Classroom Considerations
- A portion of the activity is completed online
Pros
- Resource is adaptable for remote learning
- Activity includes primary sources to engage pupils
Cons
- None