The Negro Soldier: A Tribute to Unsung Heroes
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_2.2_23_1_0081
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Title:
- The Negro Soldier: A Tribute to Unsung Heroes
- Date Created:
- 1946-07-16
- EDTF:
- 1946-07-16
- Creator:
- unknown
- Rights:
- http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/
- Language:
- eng
- Record Type:
- correspondence
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Collection Finding Aid:
- https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/67
- Description:
- The document discusses the possibility of presenting a book about the contribution of African American soldiers in World War II to President Truman, but it is ultimately decided that it is not possible at this time. The importance of highlighting the role of African American servicemen in the war is emphasized, and it is mentioned that many more books on this topic will likely be written in the future. A request is made for a letter to be written by Matt Connelly to forward to Mr. Silveira.
- Topic:
- African Americans, Democratic Party (U.S.), Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Physical Location:
- CAC_CC_014_2.2_23_1_0000, Box 23, Folder 1, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
- Location Represented:
- United States (nation), California (state), District of Columbia (national district)
- Type:
- Text
- Extent:
- 2 Pages
