Why We Fight ~ 1944

African American Service in WWII & The Story of Alonzo Swann


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Dr. Regina Akers joins me in this episode to talk about African American service in the Second World War, as well as a discussion of available resources for those researching this topic. She then tells of the story of Alonzo Swann and his journey to finally receiving the Navy Cross.


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