Half American: The Epic Story of African Americans Fighting World War II at Home and Abroad

When:
Wednesday, Aug 16, 2023 6:00p -
7:30p

Where:
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum
Columbia Point
Boston, MA 02125

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Admission:
FREE

Hosted by:
joyraft.host66406 Liz Murphy

Categories:
Date Idea, Good for Groups, History, Lectures & Conferences

Event website:
https://www.jfklibrary.org/events-and-awards/forums/08-16-swing-era-music


Matthew Delmont, Dartmouth professor of history, discusses his recent book Half American: The Epic Story of African Americans Fighting World War II at Home and Abroad, which explores the crucial contributions of the more than one million Black men and women who served in World War II, serving in segregated units and performing unheralded but vital support jobs, only to be denied housing and educational opportunities on their return home. 


This program is part of a summer Late Nights at the Library series at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. Our Museum galleries, including the new special exhibit Service and Sacrifice: World War II - A Shared Experience, will be open free of charge from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Food and drink options will be available for purchase, and our Museum Store will be open.  

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