For 144 years, Black Americans were banned from joining the Marines. But when the US needed support, 20,000 Black recruits stepped up to serve.

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For 144 years, Black Americans were banned from joining the Marines. But when the US needed support, 20,000 Black recruits stepped up to serve.

… was a common practice against Black Americans in the defense industry. Both … Corps, however, had always prohibited Black Americans from joining. While around 13 … 1798, a discriminatory policy prohibited Black Americans from joining the Marines.

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