
The Documentary Podcast Fighting together in Korea
Oct 25, 2020
Discover the story of the Korean War and how it led to social change in the US with desegregation of the armed forces. Explore President Truman's transformation from a racist to a civil rights advocate. Learn about the struggles and discrimination faced by African American soldiers in the military during this tumultuous period.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Integration in the Military and Racial Segregation in 1951
01:38 • 2min
Truman's Transformation and Civil Rights Advocacy
03:35 • 15min
Desegregation of Military and Cold War Crisis
18:19 • 5min
The Korean War and Segregation in the Military
23:07 • 4min
Struggles of the 24th Infantry Regiment
26:52 • 4min
Challenges of Integration and Discrimination in the Military
30:41 • 14min
Segregation in Texas and Military Experiences
44:44 • 7min
