
The Harlem Hellfighters and Henry Johnson
Stuff You Missed in History Class
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The Harlem Hellfighters: Bravery and Jazz in World War I
This chapter discusses the 369th Infantry, also known as the Harlem Hellfighters, a highly decorated unit of black soldiers in World War I. It explores their bravery in combat and the introduction of jazz music to France. It also focuses on the story of war hero Henry Johnson and the limited progress in race relations after the war.
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