Integration of the Armed Forces, 1940-1965 by Morris J. MacGregor
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"Integration of the Armed Forces, 1940-1965" by Morris J. MacGregor is a historical account written in the late 20th century. The book addresses the transformation of the United States Armed Forces from a segregated military structure to a racially integrated one, spanning from the onset of World War II through to the mid-1960s. The main focus is on the struggles and developments regarding racial integration within the Army, Navy, Air Force, and
Marine Corps, along with the influence of civil rights movements on these changes. The opening of the book presents the historical context of black servicemen in the U.S. military before World War II, highlighting their exclusion from many roles and the rigid segregation that characterized military service during this time. It encapsulates the shift towards integration and the impact of World War II, where the integration of black soldiers became not only a matter of civil rights but also one of military efficiency. The text sets the stage for a detailed administrative history, preparing the reader for an exploration of how changing racial policies evolved against the backdrop of ongoing societal contests for equality and justice. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | MacGregor, Morris J., 1931- |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 80607077 |
| Title | Integration of the Armed Forces, 1940-1965 |
| Credits |
Produced by Suzanne Shell, Christine P. Travers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 51.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | UB: Military science: Military administration |
| Subject | African American soldiers |
| Subject | United States -- Race relations |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 20587 |
| Release Date | Feb 15, 2007 |
| Last Update | Jan 27, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1736 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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