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All-Black Squadron Recalls Segregation Era Valor
Detroit veterans of America’s first all black segregated air unit recall the era’s bitter pride. Leaders include Rep. Charles Diggs Manhattan executive William Patrick and Michigan State president Clifton Wharton Jr. The 99th Pursuit Squadron carried 400 black officers and 33 fighters to Europe with no bomber losses.
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Detroit
Army Air Corps
Air Force
U.S
Big Ten
Michigan
Alabama
Tuskegee Institute
Charles Diggs
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Diggs
William T. Patrick
Patrick
University of Michigan
Harvard
Clifton R. Wharton Jr
Michigan State University
Gene Dericotte
James N. Garrett
Roman Gribbs
Commission On Children and Youth
American Telephone & Telegraph Co
Manhattan
Lockbourne Air Base
Ohio
Daniel “Chappie
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U.S. Supreme Court
99Th Pursuit Squadron
U.S. Army Air Corps