The Golden Thirteen: Recollections of the First Black Naval Officers
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Book Overview
In January 1944 sixteen black enlisted men gathered at the Great Lakes Naval Training Station in Illinois to begin a cram course that would turn them into the U.S. Navy's first African-American officers on active duty. The men believed they could set back the course of racial justice if they failed and banded together so all would succeed. Despite the demanding pace, all sixteen passed the course. Twelve were commissioned as ensigns and a thirteenth...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1591148405
ISBN13:9781591148401
Release Date:May 2003
Publisher:US Naval Institute Press
Length:336 Pages
Weight:1.20 lbs.
Dimensions:1.0" x 6.0" x 9.1"
Customer Reviews
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Great Book!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
This book was both upsetting and inspiring...a must read for all Minority Naval Officers to ensure that this type of history never repeats itself.
A MUST HAVE
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
This book is one of my all time favorites. As a Navy retiree, the story and experiences of the Golden Thirteen greatened my appreciation for the rights and privileges I enjoyed and the honor I had serving my country.
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