segregation — All Stories — More Than A Headstone

On November 25, 1941, Jimmie was enlisted into the Air Corps; however, he would not remain in this position for long.

Know Your Enemy, Obstacles & OpportunitiesEsteban GomezOctober 8, 2021farming, Japanese, immigrants, Japanese Americans, Air Corp, 442nd Regimental Combat Team, 3rd Battalion, L Company, segregation, Italy, World War II

A Dream for Himself and Others

When war broke out between the U.S and the Axis powers Bob felt like he had to prove he was an American. Bob, just like any other young person heard the patriotic call of the nation, to lend his ability to the war effort.

Campus Connections, Know Your Enemy, Obstacles & OpportunitiesEsteban GomezOctober 6, 2021Japanese, immigrants, Japanese Americans, Alien Land Laws, World War II, Camp Shelby, 442nd Regimental Combat Team, 2nd Battalion, G Company, segregation, 100th Battalion, Italy, Bronze Star, Denver Public Schools

Marine and JROTC Instructor

Archie Robinson served with the Marine Corps for around 30 years. When Archie Robinson first enlisted, he was treated differently due to racism and racial discrimination.

Lifetime of Service, Obstacles & OpportunitiesEsteban GomezOctober 5, 2021Marine Corps, segregation, African American, World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, Fox Company, Second Battalion, weapons instructor, Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC), Adams City High School, Congressional Gold Medal, Alpha Company, 3rd Batallion

The Perseverance of Dreams

John William Bell loved the United States military. It shaped him and gave him opportunities he would not have otherwise had. He embraced the chance he was given and raised a family through hard work and dedication.

Obstacles & Opportunities, Lifetime of ServiceEsteban GomezNovember 6, 2020Civilian Conservation Corps, Buffalo Soldiers, segregation, Fort Logan Hospital, Grand Coulee Dam, 155 Coast Auxiliary Battery Division B, Buffalo Soldiers of the American West

Saving Lives in Service and Beyond

As an African American man growing up in the first half of the twentieth century, Edmond Forrest Noel faced obstacles that his white peers could never understand.