Articles related to "Tuskegee Airmen"



The Tuskegee Airmen
African-American men from all over America became part of the "Tuskegee Experiment," an Army Air Corps program that created "The Tuskegee Airmen" fighter squadron.
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History of the Tuskegee Airmen, Revised
The Schwarze Vogelmenschen or Black Birdmen regained their wings and flew from the pages of history; reigniting debate in America as vitriolic as any 1941 disagreement.
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Black Women in WWII, A Forgotten Story
Buffalo Soldiers, Tuskegee Airmen, bigger than life historical figures. Their stories told over and over. Their exploits dramatized on television and in movies.
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2008 Presidential Election Ending USA Apartheid
When America elected Barack Obama, its first black president, emotion was rampant. Not because of political ideology but for the realization that the nation changed.
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Almost Perfect
The Tuskegee Airmen is an organic film in which each element works together in perfect harmony.
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Italy - Forgotten Front Remembered
Diverse in scope the Italian Campaign of World War II lost its prestige once the Allies stormed into Normandy in June 1944, but played a large part in the final victory.
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Reinventing A Day at the Museum
How do museums come up with such clever programs for kids? The National Museum of Education provides ideas for activities for exploring a kid's favorite museum.
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African Americans and Women in WWII
During the Second World War little pressure was placed upon American society to rethink gender and racial stereotypes.
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African Americans in the Military
Triumphing over adversary, holding fast to military traditions, African Americans have made significant impacts throughout the military.
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Images of America – Punta Gorda, Florida
Punta Gorda, Florida, historians Ann M. O'Phelan and Scot Shively capture the Southwest Florida city's rich historical past in a new book in the Images of America series.
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Review: WWII in HD
One of the most ambitious projects to ever come from The History Channel, WWII in HD delivers an emotional impact far beyond the reach of Hollywood.
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"Men of Honor"
The 2000 film starring Cuba Gooding Jr. and Robert De Niro tells the tale of one of the most revered deep sea divers in US Naval history. Included: memorabilia links, and photos.
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Black Soldiers and Jim Crow
While black soldiers defended democracy overseas they still suffered under intense Jim Crow racism at home.
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Civil Rights and Post War American Ideals
Following the Brown v Board of Education case, the growing Civil Rights Movement found support among white Americans confronted by a contradiction to equality & justice.
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BENJAMIN O. DAVIS, SR.
Profile of Benjamin O. Davis, Sr., who in 1940 became the first African American to become a U.S. Brigadier General. He received the Distinguished Service Medal, and a commemorative stamp was issued in his honor in 1997.
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MORE HEROES
One month is not enough to cover all heroes in any one group. This completes February's article.
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SCHOOL SHOOTINGS FORCE POSTPONEMENT OF GRADUATION ON BUFFY
A special look at programs relating to the Memorial Day holiday; the WB postpones the season finale of BUFFY due to violent scenes at their high school graduation; this week in tv history.
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