18 Feb

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Hello, Friends!320th Barrage Balloon BattalionFor the past few winters, the National D-Day Memorial hosts a Lunchbox Lecture series by staff and guest speakers that cover a range of topics on World War II. It is one of the highlights of our slow winter season. While...

02 Feb

Posted at 18:30h in #dday, 320th Barrage Balloons, 761st Tank Battalion, African Americans, Black History Month, Black Panthers, National D-Day Memorial, Patton, Tuskegee Airmen, Uncategorized, World War II, WWII Black History by

Hello Friends!Each February, the United States recognizes the accomplishments of African Americans through Black History Month. During World War II, the practice of segregating our armed forces applied most directly to African Americans. For those of African descent, segregation in the military most often meant...