How do you serve a country that has stripped you of your rights, questioned your loyalty, and placed you in some of the harshest conditions known to man? For tens of thousands of Japanese-American soldiers in WW2, these were themes that haunted their time serving America. Those who served the United States during World War II did so admirably, even when the country they called … [Read more...]
How the Heart Mountain Internment Camp Started a WWII Revolution
Our history books are filled with heroic stories showcasing prominent figures such as Dr. King and Malcolm X who helped advance the civil rights movement for Blacks in America. The march from Selma to Montgomery and the streets of Harlem, New York, are all sites directly tied to the equality of mankind, but a lesser-known site in Wyoming would be the backdrop to a civil … [Read more...]
How the Higgins Boat Helped End WWII
Closely associated with the Allied Invasion of Normandy, the Higgins boat is one of the most recognizable boats of WWII. Also known as the Landing Craft, Vehicle, Personnel (LCVP) and the Eureka boat, it played an integral role in the liberation of Europe. These boats enabled troops to land on open beaches, which fundamentally shaped General Dwight D. Eisenhower’s war … [Read more...]
All-Black Female 6888th Central Postal Battalion To Be Recognized
MARCH 1, 2022 –The 6888th Central Postal Battalion is finally set to receive the recognition they deserve. Never heard of this female battalion? WW2 was where they went to action and made a difference, but they were never properly honored for their contributions to the war effort. Now, right on the border of Black History Month 2022 and Women’s History Month 2022, they are … [Read more...]