Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Black Soldiers in AEF.

May 19th, 1917

Dear Tom,

Black soldiers are now being sent to fill the ranks in the American Expeditionary Force.  The unit don't have that many blacks in them, they are not mixed.  But I reckon that I will be able to get in there because they want us mainly for support.  Also, it looks like the KKK is hitting 2 million in numbers, which is not good.  They're also some black Vets from WWI who are saying that America's war for "safe for democracy" should include them.  Tom, we have no rights here.  I'm a man just like the rest of the men down here.  We think we've earned a right for equality.

I've been talking to Lou-Ann about moving up North.  We still have a lot to discuss, but I think it's the best decision for my family.  I want my kids to grow up in a world where they can be who they want to be.

Talk to you soon,

Sam

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