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African Americans in WWII
Considering that African Americans were under the constant pressure of racism and to prove public opinion wrong, they did an impressive job in their participation in the war. Although they had to fight to be included in the first place, the recognition they gained would set a precedent for other African Americans and change many of the misconceptions about them. By volunteering to help in the war, they showed their loyalty and allegiance to the United States. Slowly, many government organizations and companies began to incorporate African Americans into their programs.
At first, African Americans had a very minor part in the armed forces. They were used for small jobs that gave them no recognition in the war effort. But eventually, after protests from organizations and newspapers, blacks were finally allowed to enlist, even though they would still be segregated. Soon, black regiments were being sent out to fight, the Women’s Army Corps was......

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