Posted on 03/01/2009 7:28:00 AM PST by SandRat
Better yet, somebody call Tye Pennington. He Knows how to get things done.
bump
+ eleventy billion.
These men served on the front lines of something very, very big, and very few could understand.
Guys like Jackie Robinson (yes, THAT Jackie Robinson), who served his country and, as an officer, was court-martialed for challenging the racism of a white NCO.
Not made-up heroes like Sharpton and his ilk.
TRUE HEROES.
They deserve the honor.
They deserve this monument.
I’m very proud that it was The Army (My Army) that took the lead in integrating the services.
“Those who forget the past ...”
It’s important because it was a BLACK officer’s club.
Now, such a thing is inconceivable.
People need to know, and they need to remember.
American History
History ping!
They’ tried and they want nothing of it. It’s not controversial enough I guess.
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