American Patriots: The Story of Blacks in the Military from the Revolution to Desert Storm
The Story of Blacks in the Military from the Revolution to Desert Storm
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- Paperback
608 pages
- Release Date
15 May 2002
Summary
A dramatic and moving tribute to the military s unsung heroes, American Patriots tells the story of the black servicemen and women who defended American ideals on the battlefield, even as they faced racism in the ranks and segregation on the home front. Through hundreds of original interviews with veterans of every war since World War I, historic accounts, and photographs, Gail Buckley brings these heroes and their struggles to life. We meet Henry O. Flipper, who withstood silent treatment fr…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780375760099 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0375760091 |
| Author: | Gail Lumet Buckley |
| Publisher: | Random House Trade |
| Imprint: | Random House USA Inc |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 608 |
| Release Date: | 15 May 2002 |
| Weight: | 431g |
| Dimensions: | 33mm x 132mm x 203mm |
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Critics Review
“Compelling and often inspiring… An unabashed patriot, Buckley brings an enthusiasm to the subject informed in part by family history. In her capable hands, a narrative emerges rich in historical detail” The Boston Globe
About The Author
Gail Lumet Buckley
Gail Buckley is a journalist who collaborated with an American Masters documentary on her mother, Lena Horne, and narrated a documentary on black American families for PBS.
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