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The US military is under fire over how it handles race. Uncensored WWII-era surveys show US troops struggling with the same issue 80 years ago.

November 11, 2021

Published Date 11/11/2021
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Department History
Faculty Member Edward Gitre
External Link The US military is under fire over how it handles race. Uncensored WWII-era surveys show US troops struggling with the same issue 80 years ago.

 

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