Racial Integration of the Armed Forces Oral History Project

Series ID: 
WW007

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Description: 
The U.S. military was officially integrated after World War II in 1948. This project focuses on the lives and careers of servicemen, specifically their personal experiences during the process of racial desegregation in the military. Discussed are the racial tension in various units, how racist attitudes affected their community, and feelings about African American officers.

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Keywords:

  • United States Military
  • Racial Integration
  • Fort Sill, Oklahoma
Master Type: 
Audio
2
Interviews included in this Project:
Interviewee(s) Interview Date Call Number Interviewer Access Transcript
Arthur L. Kelly January 22nd, 2007 2007OH031 MH 001 Jeffrey Suchanek No Restrictions No
John Berres July 6th, 2007 2007OH142 MH 002 Jeffrey Suchanek No Restrictions No
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