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Black History Month: ‘The Blue Helmets in Action’ and how the 93rd Infantry Division made history during World War II

KPRC 2 Reporter Re’Chelle Turner went on a tour and explained how the Buffalo Soldiers National Museum in Midtown is educating others about the unit that didn’t get a lot of attention. Turner spoke to ...
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How a group of Black soldiers known as ‘The Blue Helmets’ paved the way for African Americans in military service

A Black soldier in action in the Pacific during World War II as seen in the exhibit “The Blue Helmets in Action,” which is on display at Houston’s Buffalo Soldiers National Museum through June 30.
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The story of the only regiment commanded entirely by Black officers during World War I

History is full of fascinating accounts and lessons if you take the time to study it and do a little digging. One of these lessons and pillars of standing against adversity is the story of the 370th ...
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Inside the ‘Blue Helmets’ exhibit at Houston’s Buffalo Soldiers National Museum

HOUSTON – This year marks the 80th anniversary of World War II and Houston’s Buffalo Soldiers National Museum is exploring the history behind the “Blue Helmets,” the first African American combat ...
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Fighting for hope : African American troops of the 93rd Infantry Division in World War II and postwar America / Robert F. Jefferson

The Great Depression and African American youth culture -- Why should I fight? Black morale and War Department racial policy -- Of sage and sand : Fort Huachuca and the U.S. 93rd Infantry Division -- ...
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Insignia shoulder patch for the 93rd Infantry Division

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