Concerns about the American Negro Troops in World War II

Digital item

Identifier: CAC_CC_014_2.2_22_9_0007

Staff Only

Dates

Majority of material found within 79th (1945-1947)

Scope and Contents

The letter questions the discrepancy between the praise given to African American troops and the fact that only 5% of them were involved in combat. It also raises concerns about the betrayal of Army Specialized Training Program trainees and the use of untrained replacements during World War II.

Additional Description

Creator

Non-specified

Congress 79th (1945-1947)

Policy Area African Americans; Constituent Correspondence; Democratic Party U.S.

Tribal Affiliation Non-specified