Before World War 2 segregation did not allow African-Americans to recruit into the Marines Corps. Then, in 1942 approximately 20,000 recruits were trained at Montford Point Camp. Even though their training was segregated, they went through the same process as all the other recruits earning them the title of "Marine." These Montford Point Marines went on to play critical roles in some battles like battle of Iwo Jima, the Chosin Reservoir and the Tet offensive.
analysis:
Since this act, the Marine Corp has become a stronger military force. It made all the men, black and white, come together as one. Today, anyone is allowed to enlist in the Military no matter what color they are.
reflection question:
Why did it take so long for the Marine Corp to accept African-Americans?
I think it is wonderful that African-American were able to have such an impacting influence and positive effect on the Military after 1942. It is a good question, why it took so long for African-Americans to be accepted to be recruited into the marines. I think that it had a lot to do with the view that American and America created and had towards African-Americans from previous time periods. It is an example of how the past has such an influence on the future and why history is important in the growth and progression of the world.
I think it's crazy how long it took for African-Americans to be accepted into the military. I believe it does not matter what color or race we are, united we can all make a difference. This was showcased by how the African-American were able to have such a positive effect on the Military after 1942.
That is a very complex question to be answered and there are many different opinions on it.
ReplyDeleteI think it is wonderful that African-American were able to have such an impacting influence and positive effect on the Military after 1942. It is a good question, why it took so long for African-Americans to be accepted to be recruited into the marines. I think that it had a lot to do with the view that American and America created and had towards African-Americans from previous time periods. It is an example of how the past has such an influence on the future and why history is important in the growth and progression of the world.
ReplyDeleteI think it's crazy how long it took for African-Americans to be accepted into the military. I believe it does not matter what color or race we are, united we can all make a difference. This was showcased by how the African-American were able to have such a positive effect on the Military after 1942.
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