Black Faces of War: A Legacy of Honor from the American Revolution to Today Book

"Remember these men and women. . . . And remember, they were all Americans."—Lt. Gen. Julius W. Becton Jr., USA (Ret.), from the foreword Long before Colin Powell became the first African-American four-star general in the U.S. Army, before President Truman wiped out official racial segregation in the armed forces with Executive Order 9981, before the Tuskegee Airmen earned their fame during World War II, and even before the courageous 54th Massachusetts Infantry fought valiantly in the Civil War, there were black men and women who served the United States in times of war. In Black Faces of War, more than 250 revealing archival images help tell the story through the powerful expressions on the subjects' faces. Author Robert V. Morris brings his own unique viewpoint, coming from a family steeped in military tradition. He includes his own proud lineage as part of the African-American experience of war, offering a fresh perspective on the men and women who served their country with pride during both times of bondage and times of freedom. Black Faces of War recognizes and celebrates their service.