Haskins Unisex Multicolor African American Military Hero N/A Book

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African American Military HeroesAuthor(s): Jim Haskins\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc, United States\nImprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc\nISBN-13: 9781118529775, 978-1118529775\nSynopsis\nThroughout American history, succeeding in the military has demanded unflagging courage, strength of character, and a patriotic spirit. For an African American man or woman, serving in the military has also meant battling oppression and struggling against deep-seated prejudice. Those who persevered were not only warriors, nurses, or leadersthey were heroes and heroines. In this action-packed collection, you will meet thirty brave and determined African American military heroes, from the eighteenth century up to the present. You'll discover little-known facts about their families and careers, as well as the remarkable odds each of them overcame.\n\n Ranging from the Revolutionary War to Vietnam and the Persian Gulf War, these exciting stories show you how:\n\nPrivate Peter g