Black, White, and Olive Drab: Racial Integration at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, and the Civil Rights Movement
przez
Andrew H. Myers
Brak ocen
Science & Technology
History
Format
Twarda okładka
Strony
320
Język
Angielski
Opublikowany
Sep 5, 2006
Wydawca
University of Virginia Press
Wydanie
Illustrated
ISBN-10
0813925754
ISBN-13
9780813925752
Opis
Andrew H. Myers delves into a crucial chapter of American history in his exploration of racial integration at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. This narrative highlights the significant impact of President Truman's directive for desegregation within the military, showcasing Fort Jackson as one of the pioneering Army bases to implement these changes on a large scale. Through meticulous research and vivid storytelling, Myers uncovers the challenges and triumphs faced by soldiers and civilians during a pivotal period in the Civil Rights Movement.
The book offers a profound examination of the interplay between military policy and social justice, illustrating how the experiences at Fort Jackson not only reflected broader societal shifts but also contributed to the momentum of the Civil Rights Movement. By detailing the struggles for equality and the gradual changes that occurred on the base, Myers presents a compelling account of how the fight for civil rights was manifested in the daily lives of those who served their country.
The book offers a profound examination of the interplay between military policy and social justice, illustrating how the experiences at Fort Jackson not only reflected broader societal shifts but also contributed to the momentum of the Civil Rights Movement. By detailing the struggles for equality and the gradual changes that occurred on the base, Myers presents a compelling account of how the fight for civil rights was manifested in the daily lives of those who served their country.
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