
Stuff You Missed in History Class The Harlem Hellfighters and Henry Johnson
Nov 2, 2015
Explore the discrimination faced by black soldiers in World War I and the bravery of the highly decorated Harlem Hellfighters. Learn about the extraordinary heroism of Sergeant Henry Johnson and the limited progress in race relations after the war. Also, discover the life and legacy of Iver Haglund, the patriarch of Seattle's waterfront, and his delicious seafood restaurants.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
World War I's Effect on Civil Rights and the Harlem Hellfighters
02:26 • 5min
The Harlem Hellfighters: Bravery and Jazz in World War I
07:18 • 15min
The Medal of Honor for Sergeant Henry Johnson
22:46 • 5min
The Legend of Iver Haglund and His Seafood Empire
28:02 • 5min
