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Tuskegee in Philadelphia

Rising to the Challenge

by Robert J Kodosky ...

The uplifting story of the African American Philadelphians who joined the prestigious WWII unit to serve as fighter pilots, nurses, mechanics, and more.At the outbreak of World War II, Philadelphians heeded the call, including the valiant airmen and women of Tuskegee. Although trained in Alabama, the prestigious unit comprised dozens of Philadelphia-area natives, second only to Chicago in the ... Read more

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The uplifting story of the African American Philadelphians who joined the prestigious WWII unit to serve as fighter pilots, nurses, mechanics, and more.At the outbreak of World War II, Philadelphians heeded the call, including the valiant airmen and women of Tuskegee. Although trained in Alabama, the prestigious unit comprised dozens of Philadelphia-area natives, second only to Chicago in the
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The Tuskegee Deception: A Short Account of the Infamous Syphilis Study

by William Webb ...

Explore the dark history of one of the most notorious medical research studies ever conducted in this concise yet powerful account. This book delves into the complex ethical, historical, and social implications of the Tuskegee Syphilis Study, which spanned four decades and involved hundreds of African American men in rural Alabama. The book examines the study's lasting impact on medical research ... Read more

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Explore the dark history of one of the most notorious medical research studies ever conducted in this concise yet powerful account. This book delves into the complex ethical, historical, and social implications of the Tuskegee Syphilis Study, which spanned four decades and involved hundreds of African American men in rural Alabama. The book examines the study's lasting impact on medical research
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I Wanted to Be a Pilot

The Making of a Tuskegee Airman

by Franklin J. Macon, Elizabeth G. Harper ...

One of the original Tuskegee Airmen tells his remarkable story of childhood struggle, relentless perseverance and living his dream in this YA memoir.As a black child growing up in 1920s Colorado, Frank Macon was often told that he would never amount to anything. His severe dyslexia didn't help, nor did his tendency for mischief. But in spite of all that, Frank rose to heights beyond anyone's ... Read more

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One of the original Tuskegee Airmen tells his remarkable story of childhood struggle, relentless perseverance and living his dream in this YA memoir.As a black child growing up in 1920s Colorado, Frank Macon was often told that he would never amount to anything. His severe dyslexia didn't help, nor did his tendency for mischief. But in spite of all that, Frank rose to heights beyond anyone's
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Booker T. Washington: Up From Slavery

Enriched edition. A Former Slave's Journey to Educational Leadership, Tuskegee, and Self-Reliance in Postwar America

by Booker T. Washington ...

Booker T. Washington's 'Up From Slavery' is a powerful autobiography that provides a firsthand account of the author's journey from slavery to becoming one of the most influential African American leaders in history. The book is written in a straightforward and sincere style, allowing readers to connect with Washington's struggles and triumphs. Set in the post-Civil War era, 'Up From Slavery' ... Read more

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Booker T. Washington's 'Up From Slavery' is a powerful autobiography that provides a firsthand account of the author's journey from slavery to becoming one of the most influential African American leaders in history. The book is written in a straightforward and sincere style, allowing readers to connect with Washington's struggles and triumphs. Set in the post-Civil War era, 'Up From Slavery'
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The Tuskegee Strangler

The Nicest Serial Killer They Ever Met

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Every serial killer is a "nice guy"—until he's found out. The shocking, true account of a Southern charmer who left a trail of victims in his wake.Jerry Marcus fooled them all. He was "a nice guy," always helped at home, did well in school, an athlete, and always employed. When things went wrong, he was the first to help clean up the mess. He was the last person anyone suspected of being a serial ... Read more

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Every serial killer is a "nice guy"—until he's found out. The shocking, true account of a Southern charmer who left a trail of victims in his wake.Jerry Marcus fooled them all. He was "a nice guy," always helped at home, did well in school, an athlete, and always employed. When things went wrong, he was the first to help clean up the mess. He was the last person anyone suspected of being a serial
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Forgotten Souls

The Search for the Lost Tuskegee Airmen

by Cheryl W. Thompson ...

NPR investigative journalist and the daughter of a Tuskegee Airman, Cheryl W. Thompson explores the stories of the 27 Tuskegee Airmen – the Black pilots who fought for America in WWII – who went missing in combat, the lives they lived, the reasons their planes went down, why the remains of all but two were never found, and the impact their disappearances had on their families and communities.In ... Read more

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NPR investigative journalist and the daughter of a Tuskegee Airman, Cheryl W. Thompson explores the stories of the 27 Tuskegee Airmen – the Black pilots who fought for America in WWII – who went missing in combat, the lives they lived, the reasons their planes went down, why the remains of all but two were never found, and the impact their disappearances had on their families and communities.In
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Tuskegee's Truths

Rethinking the Tuskegee Syphilis Study

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Between 1932 and 1972, approximately six hundred African American men in Alabama served as unwitting guinea pigs in what is now considered one of the worst examples of arrogance, racism, and duplicity in American medical research — the Tuskegee syphilis study. Told they were being treated for “bad blood,” the nearly four hundred men with late-stage syphilis and two hundred disease-free men who ... Read more

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In Tuskegee Airmen, author and historian Tony R. Smith introduces young readers to the history of the brave African-American pilots who served during World War II. Through vivid storytelling and detailed illustrations, Smith brings to life the heroism and inspiring accomplishments of the Tuskegee Airmen, who rose above racism and discrimination to become one of the most successful air combat units ... Read more

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In Tuskegee Airmen, author and historian Tony R. Smith introduces young readers to the history of the brave African-American pilots who served during World War II. Through vivid storytelling and detailed illustrations, Smith brings to life the heroism and inspiring accomplishments of the Tuskegee Airmen, who rose above racism and discrimination to become one of the most successful air combat units
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Misconceptions about the Tuskegee Airmen

Refuting Myths about America's First Black Military Pilots

by Daniel Haulman ...

Once an obscure piece of World War II history, the Tuskegee Airmen are now among the most celebrated and documented aviators in military history. With this growth in popularity, however, have come a number of inaccurate stories and assumptions. Misconceptions about the Tuskegee Airmen refutes fifty-five of these myths, correcting the historical record while preserving the Airmen’s rightful ... Read more

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Once an obscure piece of World War II history, the Tuskegee Airmen are now among the most celebrated and documented aviators in military history. With this growth in popularity, however, have come a number of inaccurate stories and assumptions. Misconceptions about the Tuskegee Airmen refutes fifty-five of these myths, correcting the historical record while preserving the Airmen’s rightful
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The Tuskegee Airmen

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In the 1940s, when the world was at war, finding enough pilots for the military was a national challenge. The solution came from a small university tucked in the middle of Alabama. Tuskegee University was teaching African Americans how to fly, but was the rest of the world ready to accept black pilots? In the beginning, the answer was a clear no. However, hundreds of missions and amazing aerial ... Read more

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In the 1940s, when the world was at war, finding enough pilots for the military was a national challenge. The solution came from a small university tucked in the middle of Alabama. Tuskegee University was teaching African Americans how to fly, but was the rest of the world ready to accept black pilots? In the beginning, the answer was a clear no. However, hundreds of missions and amazing aerial
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Through veteran interviews, this illustrated history explores the contributions, experiences, and legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen from 1941–1946.What became known as the Tuskegee Experience began in 1931 with a letter from the head of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People to the War Department asking that blacks be allowed to join the military. The efforts of early African ... Read more

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"… de Korte's narrative includes actual pilot battle reports in unvarnished and vivid detail. Particularly revealing were the frequent number of incidents where pilots, in both combat and training, had either to bail out or crash-land because of engine failure and/or mechanical issues." -The Journal of the Air Force Historical Foundation During the Second World War, the Tuskegee Airmen had not one ... Read more

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