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y history of the United States, "The African-American Soldier" portrays the struggles of the courageous men and women who secured the right of black Americans to fight for their country--a country that provided them with nearly two centuries of discrimination. This account of the road to racial equality in the military tracks progress and setbacks as well as dramatic firsts for African Americans. Photos.

"[In] a survey of the attempts by African-Americans to serve their country in an often reluctant military, Lt. Col. (ret.) Lanning...traces the major contributions of black soldiers and sailers, beginning with the 5,000 who served in the Revolutionary War and carrying the narrative forward to their successors in Desert Storm....A vivid history revealing the extraordinary bravery and crucial roles of blacks in the American military."

Kirkus, 04/15/97

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