James Reese Europe (1880-1919) was a gifted musician who achieved numerous firsts in bringing African-American musicians and music into the mainstream. As a conductor and composer, he is credited with …
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The “Harlem Hellfighters” was a name acquired by an all-black military unit from Harlem that fought during World War I. Officially, they were the 369th Infantry. They became known for their …
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Henry Johnson volunteered to serve in World War I and became one of the best-known soldiers in the unit that became known as the Harlem Hellfighters. Private Henry Johnson (1897?-1929) …
The first war dog to carry messages for the Allies in World War I was a Belgian Sheepdog named Taki. The French military began working with Belgian Sheepdogs to train …
The Salvation Army bell ringers, introduced in the U.S. by Evangeline Booth in the early 1900s, can still be found on city streets at holiday time. They have transformed themselves …
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Woman’s Land Army of America Rosie the Riveter is a well-known icon used to portray how women stepped in to men’s jobs during World War II while men were overseas. …
