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Black people in the Military
The fight for recognition of African-American soldiers
by Elissa Haney
In World War II, Black soldiers were sent to N. Africa to join the…
Amazons, Vandals, Vikings—what do they have in common? Do you know they were all warriors? Add guerrillas, kamikazes, and conquistadors and you have quite a group. Who were they? When and where did…
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