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Courtesy graphic Americans were treated prompted
King to speak out and challenge how
MLK, from page 6 _____________ skin color was seen in America.
segregation, Airmen across the globe “I refuse to accept the view that
are reminded that his legacy can be mankind is so tragically bound to
found in more than just history books. the starless midnight of racism and
war that the bright daybreak of peace
In the 1940s, African-Americans and brotherhood can never become a
were not allowed to buy homes, reality,” said King during one of his
hold certain professions, or possess demonstrations. “I believe that un-
property. Seeing the way African- armed truth and unconditional love
will have the final word.”
Some of his famous speeches and
non-violent methods led to the re-
peal of Jim-Crow segregation laws,
voting rights, and the integration of
African-American students into pub-
lic schools and into the U.S. military.
All-black Army regiments existed
as early as 1775 but worked for less
pay and under segregated conditions.
It wasn’t until 1943 that African-
Americans were given the right to
operate their own aircraft, although
the U.S. Army Signal Corps began
using military aircraft in 1909.
On March 19, 1941, the 99th Pursuit
Squadron was activated at Chanute
Field in Rantoul, Illinois. Under orders before Army Air Corps, which would
of President Franklin D. Roosevelt,
the squadron consisted of 271 enlisted
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These Tuskegee Airmen were the
first African-American flying squad-
ron in the Army Air Corps, and the
first to deploy overseas. Due to laws
that still made discrimination legal,
the squadron was separate from the
rest of the Corps. Nevertheless, they
took pride in their jobs as aviators
and proudly operated under the 332nd
Fighter Group during World War II.
Their aircraft, distinguishable from
other P-51s by their red tails and noses, continues to practice tolerance and
earned the Tuskegee Airmen the nick-
name “Red Tails”. They were a symbol
of hope, and a glimpse of what was to
come in the future.
When President Harry Truman
signed an executive order on July 26,
1948, he outlawed segregation for
good. Alongside his decision, he also
created the Fair Employment Board so
all races could work in the Department
of Defense under the same conditions.
Nevertheless, the DOD still had a
lot of work to do to enforce the new
directive. It would be another 15 years
become the U.S. Air Force in 1947,
completely desegregated.
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During his famous speech “I have
a dream,” in 1963, King described his
vision for the future. In doing so, he
set the precedent for both America
and its military.
“I have a dream,” said King. “I have a
dream that my four little children will
one day live in a nation where they will
not be judged by the color of their skin
but by the content of their character.”
Almost 75 years from when King
shared his famous words on the steps
of the Lincoln Memorial, America
acceptance of all races. Airmen all
over the world don the same uniform
and demonstrate that they are fit to
fight, no matter their ethnicity and
each brings something important to
the fight.
“The greatest strength of our Air
Force is our Airmen,” said Gen. Mark
A. Welsh, Air Force Chief of Staff. “The
greatest strength of our Airmen is their
diversity. Each of them comes from a
different background, a different fam-
ily experience and a different social
experience. Each brings a different set
of skills and a unique perspective to the
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