The Harlem Hellfighters: Bigotry, Bravery and Jazz

Program Type:

History & Genealogy, Lecture

Age Group:

Adult

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Event Description

Dubbed by the Germans the “Harlem Hellfighters” because of their courage and tenacity in battle, the men of the 369th distinguished themselves on the battlefield. However, when they returned home, they again confronted a battleground in the quest for equal rights. Join Dr. Richard Harris to learn more about this exemplary military unit.

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