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Penguin Young Readers Group, 2018-07-08

Who Were the Tuskegee Airmen?

Who Were the Tuskegee Airmen?

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Sherri L Smith, Author, Who Hq, Author

Jake Murray, Illustrator

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9780399541940

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During World War II, black Americans were fighting for their country and for freedom in Europe, yet they had to endure a totally segregated military in the United States. This is the story of the heroic group of African-American pilots known as the Tuskegee Airmen.
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Overcoming obstacles at every step, the Tuskegee Airmen personified dedication, courage, and perseverance. Amazing background and details reveal the truly heroic nature and actions of these brave soldiers.

Keywords and Themes: African American & Black • Aviation • Bravery • Courage • History • Juvenile Nonfiction • Perseverance • Transportation • United States - 20th Century

Readability • 5.5

Age Range • 8-11

Pages • 112

Subjects • United States • History • World War • 1939-1945 • Participation • African American • African American air pilots • Aerial operations • American • Regimental histories

Categories • Juvenile Nonfiction | African American & Black • Juvenile Nonfiction | Transportation | Aviation • Juvenile Nonfiction | History | United States - 20th Century

It's up, up, and away with the Tuskegee Airmen, a heroic group of African American military pilots who helped the United States win World War II.

During World War II, black Americans were fighting for their country and for freedom in Europe, yet they had to endure a totally segregated military in the United States, where they weren't considered smart enough to become military pilots. After acquiring government funding for aviation training, civil rights activists were able to kickstart the first African American military flight program in the US at Tuskegee University in Alabama. While this book details thrilling flight missions and the grueling training sessions the Tuskegee Airmen underwent, it also shines a light on the lives of these brave men who helped pave the way for the integration of the US armed forces.

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