{"product_id":"african-american-war-heroes-dvd","title":"African American War Heroes [DVD]","description":"Despite profound obstacles, insurmountable odds and constant discrimination, African American soldiers served their country with honor \u0026amp; distinction. This video proudly salutes the men \u0026amp; women of the U.S. Armed Forces.\nAFRICAN AMERICANS IN WW II - A LEGACY OF PATRIOTISM \u0026amp; VALOR On January 13, 1997, seven African American soldiers were awarded the Medal of Honor for actions performed during WW II. These seven honored soldiers have come to symbolize the remarkable contributions of all African Americans who served our country, in all our wars. Through archival film footage, war veterans from all military branches recount their personal experiences to bring their true stories to life. Some of their stories include: Tuskegee Airmen; Women at War; Red Ball Express; 92nd ( Buffalo Soldiers ) Infantry Division; 761st ( Black Panthers ) Tank Battalion; the Triple Nickels; 6888th Postal Unit Battalion \u0026amp; much more! Includes a moving tribute from General Colin Powell and comments from former president William Jefferson Clinton. This historic video is a must for every library.\nExtra Features: THE NEGRO SOLDIER This classic military documentary produced in 1944 by Frank Capra, was the first U.S. Army training film to favorably depict African American servicemen. The inspiring history of the black soldier features official War Department footage, archival newsreels and captured enemy footage. Additional clips include the 1936 Berlin Olympics featuring gold medalist, Jesse Owens. Plus more!\nWINGS FOR THIS MAN U.S. Government film honoring the famed flying school in Alabama, the Tuskegee Institute. Narrated by Ronald Reagan.\nTIMELINE: BLACK SPORTS HEROES Negro Baseball League legend Satchel Paige NFL Great Duke Slater Boxing champion Joe Louis.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: B000AOEQ9C\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.B000AOEQ9C.N\u003cbr\u003eCondition: New\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Ronald Reagan|Barbara Kaye\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Dvd\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41516361220154,"sku":"DBV.B000AOEQ9C.N","price":113.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/african-american-war-heroes-dvd","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}