African Americans in WW2: A Legacy of Patriotism & Valor DVD

On January 13, 1997, seven African American soldiers were awarded the Medal of Honor for actions performed during WW2. These seven honored soldiers have come to symbolize the remarkable contributions of all African Americans who served our country, in all our wars. Through archival film footage, war veterans from all military branches recount their personal experiences to bring their true stories to life. Some of their stories include: Tuskegee Airmen; Women at War; Red Ball Express; 92nd ("Buffalo Soldiers") Infantry Division; 761st ("Black Panthers")Tank Battalion; Triple Nickels; 6888 Postal Battalion & more!

Includes a moving tribute from General Colin Powell and comments from former president William Jefferson Clinton.

USA, 1997, Color/B&W. 68 minutes

NTSC Region 0 encoding (Entire World)