Name: Scott's official history of the American Negro in the World War

Barcode: 58521

Image Number: 58521

Permanent URL: https://oshermaps.org/map/58521.0001

Brief Description: A complete account from official sources of the participation of African Americans in World War I including their involvement in war work organizations like the Red Cross, YMCA, and the war camp community service. The text includes an official summary of the treaty of peace and League of Nations covenant. With the entry of the United States into the Great War in 1917, African Americans were eager to show their patriotism in hopes of being recognized as full citizens. However, they were barred from the Marines, the Aviation unit of the Army, and served only in menial roles in the Navy. Despite their poor treatment, African-American soldiers provided much support overseas to the European Allies as well as at home. (Source: Bookseller description)

Publishing Location: Chicago

Author: Emmett J. Scott

Date Published: 1919

Language: English

Dimensions: 22 x 17 cm

LC Call Number: D639.B53 S3 1919

OCLC: 1192364