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1. Half American: the epic story of African Americans fighting World War II at home and abroad

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Author:
Delmont, Matthew F.
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Cary Regional - Adult Non-Fiction has 2
940.54 DELMO
East Regional - Adult Non-Fiction
940.54 DELMO
Fuquay-Varina Community - Adult Non-Fiction
940.54 DELMO
Description:
"The definitive history of World War II from the African American perspective, written by civil rights expert and Dartmouth history professor Matthew Delmont. Over one million Black men and women served in World War II. Black troops were at Normandy, Iwo Jima, and the Battle of the Bulge, serving in segregated units and performing unheralded but vital support jobs, only to be denied housing and educational opportunities on their return home. Without...

2. How the word is passed: a reckoning with the history of slavery across America

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Author:
Smith, Clint
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4.6 stars
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Description:
Examines the legacy of slavery by highlighting the continued preservation of monuments and landmarks that hold violent and racist symbolism.