Smithsonian Institution
National Portrait Gallery: Ballyhoo! Posters as Portraiture: Beyond Call of Duty
This inspirational WWII poster targets the black community by spotlighting African American navy messman Dorie Miller, who performed heroic feats when Japan attacked Pearl Harbor.
Black Past
Black Past: Montford Point Marines
This encyclopedia article tells about the Montford Point Marines, the first black Marine battalions in World War II.
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PBS
Pbs: The War: African Americans in World War Ii [Pdf] [Pdf]
Lesson plans and activities based on Ken Burns' film, "The War." Insight into the experiences of African Americans during the World War 11 period; from the homefront to segregation in the military to the Double V campaign. Links to video...
Black Past
Black Past: Tuskegee Airmen
This encyclopedia article tells the heroic story of the Tuskegee Airmen, the black fighter pilot squadron which fought in WW II and led the way to integration of the military.