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Author:

Wynn, Neil A.

Title:

The African American experience during World War II / Neil A. Wynn.

Publisher:

Rowman & Littlefield Publishers,

Copyright Date:

c2010

Description:

xix, 163 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Subject:

World War, 1939-1945--African Americans.
World War, 1939-1945--Social aspects--United States.
African Americans--History--1877-1964.
United States--History--History--20th century.
World War, 1939-1945--Participation, African American.
African American soldiers--History--20th century.
United States--History--African Americans--History--20th century.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 147-153) and index.

Contents:

Introduction: The African American and war in historical context -- African Americans on the eve of war : from new Negro to New Deal, 1920-39 -- Mobilizing for war : the arsenal of democracy and the struggle for inclusion -- Fighting for freedom : changing military policy and the Black experience, 1941-45 -- Conflict on the home front : resistance, riot, and social change -- The post-war years and changing civil rights : "an American dilemma."

Series:

The African American history series

ISBN:

1442200170 (ebk.)
9781442200173 (ebk.)
1442200162 (cloth : alk. paper)
9781442200166 (cloth : alk. paper)

LCCN:

2009050243

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

UQAX771 -- Des Moines Area Community College Library - Ankeny (Carroll)

TYPH572 -- Cedar Rapids Public Library (Cedar Rapids)

NYPE343 -- Charles City Public Library (Charles City)

KJPF566 -- Fort Madison Public Library (Fort Madison)

SOAX911 -- Simpson College - Dunn Library (Indianola)

YEPF572 -- Marion Public Library (Marion)

IBAX173 -- North Iowa Area Community College Library (Mason City)

OUAX845 -- Dordt University (Sioux Center)

LAPH975 -- Sioux City Public Library (Sioux City)

HWAX074 -- Hawkeye Community College Library (Waterloo)