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