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The History Behind Black History Month

Posted on February 19, 2013 by glenn.selby

What is the history behind black history?
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In Their Words: Montford Point Marines

Posted on July 19, 2012 by jtozer

Before the American Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s, racial segregation was an unfortunate fact of life – even in the U.S. military.  Sgt. Todd Hunter tells us about the Corps’ first black Marines and what has come of their …
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Women’s Milestones in Naval History – Part Three

Posted on March 29, 2012 by jtozer

From www.history.navy.mil 1990 - Rear Admiral Marsha J. Evans, USN was the first woman to command a Naval Station. In 1990, then a Captain, she assumed command of Naval Station, Treasure Island, San Francisco, California. 1990 - Lieutenant Commander Darlene Iskra, USN …
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Author Mary Doyle Speaks About Being Nominated for NAACP Award

Posted on March 28, 2012 by jtozer

Video from the U.S. Army Interview by SGT Earl Scott  Author and former soldier Mary Doyle speaks about being nominated for an NAACP award for her book “I’m Still Standing,” which recounts the story of Shoshana Johnson, the first African-American …
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Women’s Milestones in Naval History – Part Two

Posted on March 28, 2012 by jtozer

From www.history.navy.mil 1961 - In 1961 Lieutenant Charlene T. Suneson, USNR, reports for duty to the Officer of the Day, Lieutenant Junior Grade J. A. Bishop, USN, on board USS General W.A. Mann (AP-112). She was the first line WAVES officer …
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