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The Montford Point Marines The first African-American Marines Division trained at Camp Montford Point in North Carolina, and would go on to see combat and work at supply points throughout the Pacific theater. Their achievements in World War II, despite discrimination, paved the way for a desegregated military. Check out more tributes to black patriots! https://www.americanveteranscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/audio/black-history-month/Montfort-Point-Marines.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS
The Buffalo Soldiers & Lt. Henry Flipper The 9th and 10th Calvary Regiments of the U.S. Army, nicknamed the “Buffalo Soldiers,” were comprised of African-Americans tasked with guarding the American Western frontier. Lieutenant Henry Flipper was born a slave in 1854 and would become the first black graduate of West Point. Check out more tributes to black heroes! https://www.americanveteranscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/audio/black-history-month/Buffalo-Soldiers-Lt-Henry-Flipper.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS
Mary McLeod Bethune A child of former slaves, Dr. Bethune became advisor to four presidents and is recognized as one of the greatest advocates for education and human rights. Check out more tributes to black patriots! https://www.americanveteranscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/audio/black-history-month/Mary-McLeod-Bethune.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS
The 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment As one of the first official African-American units during the American Civil War, the 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment saw extensive service throughout the conflict. Check out more tributes to black patriots! https://www.americanveteranscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/audio/black-history-month/54th-MA-Volunteer-Regiment.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS
The 761st Black Panther Tank Battalion Nicknamed the “Black Panther Battalion,” the 761st Tank Battalion saw some of the greatest action of the European Theater during World War II, including the Battle of the Bulge. Though the American armed forces were still segregated, these men saw no segregation during combat. Check out more tributes to black patriots! https://www.americanveteranscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/audio/black-history-month/761st-Black-Panther-Battalion.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS
Louisiana Native Guards The First Louisiana Native Guard was a Confederate militia of free colored men formed in New Orleans. These men proved that they could not be overlooked as powerful, reliable soldiers. Check out more tributes to black patriots! https://www.americanveteranscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/audio/black-history-month/Louisiana-Native-Guards.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS
The 332nd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron The valor and success of the Tuskegee Airmen paved the war for the eventual desegregation of American armed forces. Within the Tuskegee Airmen, the 332nd Fighter Squadron earned and impressive combat record that would continue after World War II. Check out more tributes to black patriots! https://www.americanveteranscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/audio/black-history-month/332nd-Fighter-Group.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS
The First Rhode Island Regiment The First Rhode Island Regiment became known as the “Black Regiment” because of its several companies of African-American soldiers. Slaves that enlisted were to be free men following their service. Check out more tributes to black patriots! https://www.americanveteranscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/audio/black-history-month/1st-Rhode-Island-Regiment.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS
The Tuskegee Airmen The famed all African-American fighter squadron was crucial in breaking the air combat color barrier, as well as achieving success in the air over the European theater during the Second World War. Check out more tributes to black patriots! https://www.americanveteranscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/audio/black-history-month/Tuskegee-Airmen.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS
Crispus Attucks Crispus Attucks is known as one of the first “Invisible Black Patriots” of the American Revolution. Attucks was a former slave and was the first killed at the Boston Massacre. His acts of valor as one of the first heroic patriots have long been overlooked. Check out more tributes to black patriots! https://www.americanveteranscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/audio/black-history-month/Crispus-Attucks.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS
