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African American War Heroes
"African Americans in
WWII
A Legacy of Patriotism
& Valor"
On January 13, 1997, seven African American soldiers were awarded the Medal
of Honor for actions performed during WW II. These seven honored soldiers
have come to symbolize the remarkable contributions of all African
Americans who served our country, in all our wars.Through archival
film footage, war veterans from all military branches recount their personal
experiences to bring their true stories to life. Some of their stories
include: Tuskegee Airmen; Women
at War; Red Ball Express; 92nd “Buffalo Soldiers” Infantry Division);
761st “Black Panthers” Tank Battalion; Triple Nickels; 6888 Postal Battalion
& much more! Includes a moving tribute from General Colin Powell and
comments from former president William Jefferson Clinton. This historic
video is a must for every library.
Extra Features:
"The Negro Soldier"
This classic military documentary produced in 1944 by Frank Capra, was
the first U.S. Army training film to favorably depict African American
servicemen. The inspiring history of the black soldier features official
War Department footage, archival newsreels and captured enemy footage.
Additional clips include the 1936 Berlin Olympics featuring gold medalist,
Jesse Owens. Plus more!
"Wings For This
Man"
U.S. Government film honoring
the famed flying school in Alabama, the Tuskegee Institute.
Timeline: Sports Heroes
Negro Baseball League legend
“Satchel” Paige • NFL great “Duke” Slater • Boxing champion Joe Louis
Subjects represented in
this program:
Buffalo Soldiers, "Black
Panthers" Tank Division, WWII Training Camps, Tuskegee Airmen, Red Ball
Express, The Triple Nickels, 6888 Postal Unit, Home Front, Medal of Honor,
555th Parachute Infantry, Army Navy Nurse Corp, Battle of the Bulge, Italian
Campaign, Dorie Miller, Black Nurses, Pacific Campaign, Omaha Beach, Red
Tailed Angels, Joe Louis, 1936 Berlin Olympics
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Length: 112 minutes
Price: $19.95
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Item # 808-dvd
Category: Black History/Black
Entertainment
UPC Code: 766423008053
Release: 2005
Produced by: OnDeck Video
Related product:
"Minority
Units of WWII"
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