Tag: INTEGRATION

Justice Will Sellers: George Washington's integrated army

In 1776 – 250 years ago – General George Washington made a pragmatic and radical decision when he integrated the Continental Army, allowing free black men – and later some formerly enslaved men – to serve alongside white soldiers. 

Veteran honored for service on the 74th anniversary of the integration of U.S. Armed Forces

At the age of 102, Mrs. Davis is the oldest living member of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion of the United States Army. Throughout World War II, this dedicated group of African American women sorted mail and care packages to maintain the morale of American soldiers stationed abroad,” said Rep. Terri Sewell,