In 1997, Woodson was on the shortlist for the Medal of Honor when the first Black World War II soldiers were honored by President Bill Clinton. At the time, Woodson was not selected because of ...
Furthermore, the military believed black soldiers were unsuited to serve ... becoming one of the first recognized heroes of World War II. The Tuskegee Airmen broke through another of the ...
Throughout America's history, from the Battle of Lexington to the Battle of Fallujah, Black Soldiers have honorably ... in escorting bombers during World War II is unmatched by any other fighter ...
Charlie Anderson stood stoically on Lee Street facing the bronze historical marker at 819 Lee St. that gives an account of a tragic part of Alexandria history where an undetermined number of Black U.S ...