CSPAN3 1944 Documentary The Negro Soldier December 29, 2014
Produced by frank capra, a documentary intended to encourage African Americans to enlist in the army during world war ii. The film traces the history of africanamerican contributions to society during war and peace. Beginning with the revolutionary war and then showing their work as teachers, judges, scientists, artists, musicians, athletes and soldiers. In 2011, this 40minute was chosen to be preserved in the library of congress and was recently restored by the national archives. With pershing in france serving with the 813th pioneer regiment near marseille, the labor battalion and pioneer re...