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Deryck Cook recalls how U.S. troops maintained segregation in England during World War II despite a lack of prejudice against Black troops among the local population.

Joseph Hudson describes his punishment after leaving base one day while he was in basic training.

Harry Kone recalls discussions among soldiers at a military hospital.

Theodore Britton describes institutional racism in the U.S. Military during World War II.

Theodore Britton describes how highly qualified black soldiers were relegated to depot or supply companies.

Lorenzo Wallace describes racism he faced in his first job, working for the office of the Army Quartermaster in Atlanta.

Lorenzo Wallace describes a conversation between him and a white soldier.

Alonza Jones describes the train depot in Birmingham, Alabama where black soldiers were refused service.

James Pack explains his reasons for staying on base during training in North Carolina.

Hillard Pouncy describes his youth in the segregated South.

Hillard Pouncy describes racial discrimination in a military officers' club during World War II.

Hillard Pouncy describes the Tuskegee Air Squadron's contribution to the Civil Rights movement.

M. Alexis Scott describes her father's experiences during World War II, including his role in liberating Buchenwald concentration camp.