|
|
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
|
|
African Americans and the U. S. Navy |
 |
 |
 |
 |
|
|
|
African Americans have served in the U.S. Navy since its beginnings. They have worked for the Navy as civilians and have provided it with important services from other walks of life. This section presents a broad selection of information that relate to African Americans and their relationships with the United States Navy.
Documents Relating to African Americans in the Armed Services 1. Emancipation Proclamation, U.S. Navy General Order No. 4 of 14 January 18632.Secretary of the Navy Press Release: Navy to Accept Negroes for General Service, 7 April 19423. Secretary of the Navy Press Release: Negro Women to be Accepted in Women's Reserve, U.S. Naval Reserve, 19 October 19444. Bureau of Naval Personnel Circular Letter 269-43: Nondiscrimination in Selection of Personnel for Training in Navy V-12 Program, 15 December 19435. The Guide to Command of Negro Naval Personnel, Bureau of Naval Personnel,19456. Presidential Executive Order 9981: Desegregation of the Armed Services, 26 July 19487. Admiral Zumwalt's Z-gram 66 on Equal Opportunity, 17 December 19708. Racial Incidents Onboard USS Kitty Hawk (CVA-63) and USS Constellation (CVA-64), 1972 |
|
|
|
|
|
Home
