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Date Original
2023
Description
The first all-black military units in Arkansas were formed in 1863 during the Civil War. Though black Arkansans were allowed to join the military, they were typically given inferior jobs and segregated from white troops. Black troops were expected to perform at the same level as white troops while facing unfair and unequal treatment. Despite this inequality, black divisions were an important part of the U.S. military until its desegregation after World War II.
Physical Description
Document, 8.5" x 11"
Subjects
Integration; Racism; Segregation
Geographical Area
Arkansas
Language
English
Identifier
Topic Guide: Black Arkansans in the military until desegregation
Resource Type
Text
Collection
Arkansas Digital Newspaper Project (ADNP)
Publisher
Arkansas State Archives
Contributing Entity
Arkansas State Archives
Recommended Citation
Topic Guide: Black Arkansans in the military until desegregation, Arkansas Digital Newspaper Program (ADNP), Arkansas State Archives, Little Rock, Arkansas.
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Use and reproduction of this ADNP content for instructional purposes is allowed without prior written permission. For further information on reproducing images held by the Arkansas State Archives, please call 501-682-6900 or email at state.archives@arkansas.gov.
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