Tag: 940.541273 (World War II—African American soldiers)
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Discover how the Triple Nickles, America’s first Black paratroopers, defied racism in WWII and proved their courage and skill in the U.S. Army.
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- Anthony Collins Rises from East Tampa Roots to Lead Over 1,000 Officers as Hillsborough County’s First Black Chief Deputy
- Milton L. Olive III Gave His Life to Save His Platoon and Was Honored as the First Black Medal of Honor Recipient in Vietnam
