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The Experience of African American during WW II
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The Experience of African American during WW II
Before World War II, racial segregation was more common in the United States than
segregation based on handicap. During World War II, many African-Americans participated in
the military. Noncombat and combat jobs were held by these African-American men and
women. African Americans serving in the armed forces of the United States during World War II
suffered greatly as a result of the conflict. In 1945, the civil rights movement really began to take
off. African Americans faced discrimination before, during, and after their military service. A
foundation was created for postwar integration during World War II, even though the US
military was almost entirely segregated until that year (Wynn, 1995).
In the United States before World War II, racism was widespread, making it one of the
world's most isolated countries. No prominent military posts for African Americans were
available to guide a white soldier. The struggle had a significant impact on the rights of African
Americans. Following World War II, the "Double V" movement, or campaign V, was begun by
African Americans. A V. prevailed over foreign rulers. This letter symbolizes for the triumph of
a US anti-discrimination effort. Before the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, Philip Randolph
made the phrase "We Loyal Nero American Citizens Demand the Right to Work and Fight for
the Country" widespread. This was done just prior to the assault on Pearl Harbor (Jeffries, 2018).
Individuals who were affected by the war, and the institutional racism they supported,
were profoundly impacted by World War II." The year 1945 marked a turning point in the civil
rights movement. The commencement of World War II was sparked by the Nazis' desire to
conquer Europe in 1939. A seamless transition occurred following World War II. African-
Americans' dreams were realized as a result of World War II. A world war would not have
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occurred if not for the contributions of African-American warriors. As African Americans fought
for their nation during World War II, they also battled for their own civil rights.
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Reference
Jeffries, J. W. (2018). Wartime America: The World War II Home Front. Rowman & Littlefield.
Wynn, N. A. (1995). WAR AND RACIAL PROGRESS The African American Experience
during World War II. Peace & Change, 20(3), 348-363.
