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Racial Discrimination in WWII Military Service
This chapter explores the systemic racism and discrimination faced by Black soldiers in the U.S. military during World War II, highlighting restrictive quotas and segregated training. It examines the irrational beliefs about race and capability that justified the exclusion of Black individuals from combat roles, using metaphors like the Fantastic Four to confront these ingrained prejudices.