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TURN and TALK With your partner discuss: at least 1 obstacle you have had to overcome at least 1 achievement you earned

RED TAILS http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpA6TC0T_Lw&feature=player_detailpage Tell story of separate training facility – RED TAILs – and Roosevelt flight(anderson at west pt) and show trailer

TUSKEGEE AIRMAN Create the T chart: OBSTACLES ACHIEVEMENTS African American service men during World War II had both obstacles and achievements. The first black aviators were not an exception. Create the T chart: OBSTACLES ACHIEVEMENTS You will use the information on the following slides to complete the T-Chart

In one of America’s most unjust ironies, the U. S In one of America’s most unjust ironies, the U.S. fights for democracy and freedom around the world, while segregation and discrimination exist on the home front and in the Armed Forces. World War II represents a time of limited opportunities , great frustration, and growing resentment for African Americans. Talk about double v – and jobs

When allowed to serve their country they perform with distinction and honor They flew over 700 bomber escort missions and ended the war as the only fighter group to never lose an escorted bomber to enemy fighters. They destroyed 251 enemy aircraft They won more than 850 medals which included: 150 Distinguished Flying Crosses 8 Purple Hearts 14 Bronze Stars 744 Air Medals and clusters 3 distinguished unit citations Congressional Gold Medal (2006)

Their distinguished service is credited with influencing President Truman to issue an Executive Order to desegregate the U.S. military in 1948.