American Patriots: The Story of Blacks in the Military from the Revolution to Desert Storm

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Gail Lumet Buckley David Halberstam

American Patriots

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ISBN: 9780375760099

The Story of Blacks in the Military from the Revolution to Desert Storm

Gail Lumet Buckley, David Halberstam

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Random House USA Inc
15 May 2002

Biography: general; History; Black & Asian studies

A dramatic and moving tribute to the military's unsung heroes, American Patriots tells the story of the black servicemen and women who defended American ideals on the battlefield, even as they faced racism in the ranks and segregation on the home front. Through hundreds of original interviews with veterans of every war since World War I, historic accounts, and photographs, Gail Buckley brings these heroes and their struggles to life. We meet Henry O. Flipper, who withstood silent treatment from his classmates to become the first black graduate of West Point in 1877. And World War II infantry medic Bruce M. Wright, who crawled through a minefield to shield a fallen soldier during an attack. Finally, we meet a young soldier in Vietnam, Colin Powell, who rose through the ranks to become, during the Gulf War, the first black chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Fourteen years in the making, American Patriots is a landmark chronicle of the brave men and women whose courage and determination changed the course of American history.

By: Gail Lumet Buckley
Foreword by: David Halberstam
Imprint: Random House USA Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 201mm, Width: 132mm, Spine: 32mm
Weight: 527g
ISBN: 9780375760099
ISBN 10: 0375760091
Pages: 608
Publication Date: 15 May 2002
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Gail Lumet Buckley is a journalist and the daughter of Lena Horne. Her family history - The Hornes - became an American Masters documentary, and she narrated a documentary on black American families for PBS. She has written for the Los Angeles Times, Vogue, the New York Daily News, and The New York Times. She lives in New York.

Reviews for American Patriots: The Story of Blacks in the Military from the Revolution to Desert Storm

"""Compelling and often inspiring... An unabashed patriot, Buckley brings an enthusiasm to the subject informed in part by family history. In her capable hands, a narrative emerges rich in historical detail"" The Boston Globe"