Lawrence Leslie McVey in uniform National Museum of African American History and Culture French Croix de Guerre medal issued to Cpl. Lawrence Leslie McVey National Museum of African American History ...

African American troops line up, National Archives The military's view toward African Americans during World War II reflected that of the wider American culture. According to a report commissioned ...

During 1943 and 1944 over 1000 African American soldiers working in a number of ... GIs were largely welcomed locally with their smart uniforms and Hollywood smiles, but I am keen to talk to ...