While Blacks served the U.S military for centuries, the Navy barred them from joining after World War I. As a matter of fact, starting in 1893, Black servicemen could only join the Messman and Steward’s branches. Executive Order 8802 would allow for Blacks to become an official part of the U.S. Navy and lead to […]
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