Download or read book Footprints of the Montford Point Marines written by Eugene S. Mosley and published by Dagmar Miura. This book was released on 2022-01-15 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Footprints of the Montford Point Marines explores historic information about the Montford Point Marines and also my dad, Corporal Thomas Mosley, while serving with the first group of African American Marines in the United States. This is the story of a brief period of his life, from Montford Point Camp to the Pacific in World War II, and seventy years later being awarded the Congressional Gold Medal by Congress. These men came from all parts of the United States to the South to train at a segregated facility called Montford Point Camp, adjacent to Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, the largest all-purpose Marine base in the world. It had the best equipment for all types of military training, but these new black enlistees at the adjacent Montford Point Camp were not allowed to enter unless accompanied by a White officer—Camp Lejeune was exclusive to White Marines and their families only. With World War II looming, the government needed all hands on deck and created millions of new jobs in preparation but continued keeping Blacks out of the job market and housing. With the pressure imposed by groups such as the NAACP, President Franklin D. Roosevelt had to rethink these exclusions, at least in the federal workplace, and through negotiations with many groups, led by A. Philip Randolph, Executive Order 8802 was issued by President Roosevelt on June 25, 1941, to counter racial discrimination. The U.S. Marine Corps was part of the defense industry, and as a result had to open their ranks to African Americans who wished to serve. The Montford Point Marines became giants in the Asiatic Pacific and were some of the greatest heroes this country has ever known. Through swamps, hills, and worse terrain, under heavy enemy gunfire, they were able to supply ammunition, fuel, food, and medical supplies to troops on the front lines where most others had failed. They were also charged with removing the dead and wounded back to the safety of the ships waiting offshore. Eventually they were called to the front lines and fought in every major battle in the Pacific islands. Some seventy years later, on June 27, 2012, approximately four hundred of these brave men, mostly in their eighties and nineties, finally received their just recognition by receiving Congressional Gold Medals. Other families received the medal posthumously. From 1942 to 1949, the 19,168 Montford Point Marines paid the price so others could follow in their footprints to continue the legacy of the few, the proud, the Marines: Semper Fidelis (Always Faithful). They were also known as “The Chosen Few.”
Download or read book The Marines of Montford Point written by Melton A. McLaurin and published by Univ of North Carolina Press. This book was released on 2009-11-05 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With an executive order from President Franklin Roosevelt in 1941, the United States Marine Corps--the last all-white branch of the U.S. military--was forced to begin recruiting and enlisting African Americans. The first black recruits received basic training at the segregated Camp Montford Point, adjacent to Camp Lejeune, near Jacksonville, North Carolina. Between 1942 and 1949 (when the base was closed as a result of President Truman's 1948 order fully desegregating all military forces) more than 20,000 men trained at Montford Point, most of them going on to serve in the Pacific Theatre in World War II as members of support units. This book, in conjunction with the documentary film of the same name, tells the story of these Marines for the first time. Drawing from interviews with 60 veterans, The Marines of Montford Point relates the experiences of these pioneers in their own words. From their stories, we learn about their reasons for enlisting; their arrival at Montford Point and the training they received there; their lives in a segregated military and in the Jim Crow South; their experiences of combat and service in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam; and their legacy. The Marines speak with flashes of anger and humor, sometimes with sorrow, sometimes with great wisdom, and always with a pride fostered by incredible accomplishment in the face of adversity. This book serves to recognize and to honor the men who desegregated the Marine Corps and loyally served their country in three major wars.
Download or read book The Marines of Montford Point Volume 1 of 2 EasyRead Super Large 24pt Edition written by and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book THE YELLOW FOOTPRINTS TO HELL AND BACK written by Gregg Stoner and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2008-03-21 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the 1960s, during the Vietnam War, there were two ways of becoming a Marine-being drafted and choosing to join. Author Gregg Stoner, a baby boomer in disagreement with the war, joined the Marine Corps as a protest against the draft and with a strong desire to avoid fighting in Vietnam. Stoner's first enlistment began just after the Tet Offensive and was during a time when most Marines were sent to combat. But he was the only soldier from his platoon of eighty-five to remain stateside. The Yellow Footprints to Hell and Back details Stoner's life in the military-from a private in boot camp to working as a sergeant drill master. Beginning with the first grueling experiences as a new recruit to the immense pride at graduation, Stoner shares his inner thoughts at what it took to become a Marine. He had joined the Marines to avoid fighting overseas, but he gained much more than he had imagined. Filled with abundant anecdotes, this personal memoir relays the interesting and, at times unbelievable, stories of the Marine Corps. It conveys the feelings and attitudes that dominated this special time in American history.
Download or read book Yellow Footprints written by Jack Shipman and published by Mariner Publishing Company, Incorporated. This book was released on 2013-06-01 with total page 582 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gripping and dramatic, Yellow Footprints reveals the extraordinary journey of becoming one of the proud...and one of the few. Set in 1969 during the height of the Vietnam War, Yellow Footprints details the grueling training of Platoon 3074 to prepare them for the mighty ranks of the U.S. Marine Corps. From the harrowing first few days to the camaraderie forged by the men who shared this ordeal, author Jack Shipman presents an unrestrained look at boot camp not often viewed by the public. Yellow footprints mark the entrance to the Receiving Barracks at the U.S. Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island, South Carolina, and San Diego, California. Along with the other new recruits, Jack Shipman took his first steps on those footprints to either become a proud U.S. Marine or wash out of the toughest military training in the world. Shipman's attention to detail and his frank assessment of his experiences offers a highly readable account for those seeking to learn the fundamentals of Marine Corps history.
Download or read book The First Black United States Marines written by Ronald Culp and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On June 1, 1942, the United States Marine Corps broke a 144-year tradition and enlisted the first black Marines. Three months later, more than 400 black volunteers began their training as members of the 51st Composite Defense Battalion at Montford Point, a Marine camp of over five square miles located within Camp Lejeune in North Carolina. Compiled from personal interviews, this volume takes an in-depth look at the men who braved the color barrier and became the first black Marines. Beginning with a look at the pre-World War II Marine Corps, it examines the creed and contemporary image of the USMC.The main focus is the Marine Corps and the fighting experiences of their newest members. Additional topics include internal Marine perspectives on the admittance of blacks, initially enforced quotas, and the difficulties of segregation. Appendices provide information regarding monthly inductions into the Marine Corps from 1941 to 1945; rank and pay structure; depot and ammunition companies from 1943 to 1946; and Pacific Ocean area units of fire for ground weapons.
Download or read book Yellow Footprints written by Jack Shipman and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2011-05 with total page 581 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Yellow footprints mark the entrance in front of the Receiving Barracks at the U.S. Marine Corps Recruit Depot at both Parris Island, South Carolina and San Diego, California. Along with the other new recruits, Jack Shipman took his first step into destiny on those footprints in an attempt to either become a proud U.S. Marine or wash out of the toughest military training in the world. Set in 1969 during the height of the Vietnam War, YELLOW FOOTPRINTS details the grueling training of Platoon 3074 to prepare them for the mighty ranks of the U.S. Marine Corps. From the harrowing first few days to the camaraderie forged by the men who shared this ordeal, Shipman presents a no-holds-barred look at boot camp not oft en viewed by the public. In addition, this military memoir offers the perfect starting place for an informative presentation about US Marine history, training methods, and even battle history. Shipman's attention to detail and his frank assessment of his experiences offers a highly readable account for those seeking to learn the fundamentals of Marine Corps history. A gripping and dramatic read, YELLOW FOOTPRINTS reveals the extraordinary journey of becoming one of the proud ... and one of the few.
Download or read book To Walk on Water written by Eddie Q Hicks and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2022-01-12 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This memoir was written by one of the few remaining Montford Point Marines. Captain Eddie Q Hicks served honorably from April 1948 to October 1972. This first-person account of his experiences reveals his reasons for enlisting; his arrival at Montford Point and revelations about the segregated military and the Jim Crow South; his experiences of combat and service in Korea, and Vietnam; and the his legacy.
Download or read book Tenure written by Howard Hunter and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2011-03-22 with total page 125 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I am often saddened by many students who seem to have an uncaring attitude towards proper personal development. Do they know who they are or their purpose for living? Why do they associate personal value with brand name labels and pricey clothes? Why do they affectionately refer to their peers as “dogs”, “boys” and “girls”? Are any personal relationships meaningful to them anymore? I wrote “Tenure, How I Lived, Learned, Loved and Enjoyed a Long Successful Life”, to share sound life reality based principles, information and practical steps to help them evaluate their dreams and passions and recharge their lives. The reader will learn to practice forgiveness, acceptance and self-appreciation. Please join me on this discovery of mind, body and soul that will help highlight your life’s purpose and promote personal growth that you might minimize future life regrets.
Download or read book Blacks and Whites together Through Hell written by Perry E. Fischer and published by Millsmont Pub. This book was released on 1994 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book They Also Served written by Jeanie Sutton Lambright and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2003-10-15 with total page 429 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: They Also Served is a collection of memories, bringing to life the experiences of women during World War II. None of the women profiled achieved great renown these were the neighbors next door, the townspeople encountered at the post office or market, the ladies sharing the pews at worship services. Unwilling to be mere bystanders to the war effort, they did their parts in every way imaginable and some not so easily imagined. Laughter, shock, joy, tears, and outrage are shared in recollections of women from all walks of life. Traditional and daring, they kept the home fires burning and joined the fight. They waited for their men and made lasting changes for women.
Download or read book The Marines of Montford Point EasyRead Super Large 18pt Edition written by and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on with total page 430 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Signs Point to Yes written by Christopher Church and published by Dagmar Miura. This book was released on 2014-10-27 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After quitting his dead-end job, Mason enacts his dream of becoming a psychic investigator, despite skepticism from his boyfriend. Eluding sketchy Hollywood thugs, surviving his first lap dance, and paying close attention to his dreams, he manages to solve a few mysteries and surprise even himself with his psychic skills.
Download or read book First Black Marines written by Fred deClouet and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2000-09-05 with total page 149 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If what I saw today (Negroes in U.S. Marine uniforms) is an indication of how the war is going - America is in deep trouble.' These words, spoken by a member of an exclusive upper-Midwestern country club and heard by a black employee, essentially summed up the sentiments of many Americans in 1942. For it was the first time in military history that the Marine Corps had decided to open its doors to Negroes. To this day, some fifty years later, too few people are aware of the contribution and sacrifice of black Marines to the World War II effort. This was the motivating force, which occasioned the writing of this treatise - principally to refute the notion that 'America was in deep trouble.' The reader will find between these pages documentation of the highest order; sources of information from various perspectives, all converging on a common theme.
Download or read book Seaforth World Naval Review 2015 written by Conrad Waters and published by Seaforth Publishing. This book was released on 2014-11-05 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in its seventh year, this annual has established an international reputation as an authoritative but affordable summary of all that has happened in the naval world in the previous twelve months. It combines regional surveys with one-off major articles on noteworthy new ships and other important developments. Besides the latest warship projects, it also looks at wider issues of importance to navies, such as aviation and electronics, and calls on expertise from around the globe to give a balanced picture of what is going on and to interpret its significance. The 2015 edition looks in detail at the French Navy and the Bangladesh and Myanmar navies, while significant ships include the Montford Point class mobile landing platforms, the Samuel Becket offshore patrol vessels, and the Skjold class fast attack craft. There are technological reviews dealing with naval aviation by David Hobbs, and current mine warfare developments by Norman Friedman, while warship recycling is discussed by ian Buxton. Intended to make interesting reading as well as providing authoritative reference, there is a strong visual emphasis, including specially commissioned drawings and the most up-to-date photographs and artists' impressions. For anyone with an interest in contemporary naval affairs, whether an enthusiast or a defence professional, this annual has become required reading.
Download or read book Reach for the Sky written by Christopher Church and published by Dagmar Miura. This book was released on 2016-01-15 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A bougie addict and his wife hire Mason to hunt for buried loot, but he’s not even sure it exists. His psychic insights lead him to an old building with a lot to hide, as well as trying to outwit a Freemason, and getting tangled up with a woman who claims to be rooting out corruption in local government—but why does she need a psychic to do that? Working undercover for her at city hall, he runs up against some vicious civil servants who will stop at nothing to protect the status quo. The third installment of the Mason Braithwaite Paranormal Mystery Series finds the bicycle-riding psychic investigator gaining confidence in using his newfound reality-distorting research techniques, struggling with his own rapid evolution while being drawn into unexpected peril as he navigates the shiny heights and gritty underbelly of Los Angeles. Despite his instinct to blame his boyfriend for getting involved with shady people, Ned is always there to provide insight and help pick up the pieces, and their roommate, Peggy, is back on stage and more pregnant than ever. With deft manipulation, Mason cuts through the lies and exposes secrets that are both dark and twisted and incredibly inspiring.
Download or read book The Saucer Heads written by George Bixley and published by Dagmar Miura. This book was released on 2023-08-04 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Don’t mess with the hothead—or he might just mess with you. Slater Ibáñez is only interested in two kinds of guys: the ones he wants to punch, and the ones he sleeps with. Things get interesting when they start to overlap. Hired to track down Finley, the missing boyfriend of tech worker Truax, Slater soon discovers that the job isn’t really what he was asked to do. The search for Finley leads him to an arcane book and the flying-saucer subculture, where a deep dive takes Slater out into the Mojave Desert, leaving him unsure of the precise boundaries of reality itself. With input from Doris and his operatives, and begrudging help from his romantic partner, Pike, to weasel him out of a jam, Slater cuts a dogged path to sort out what Truax really wants, and what Finley is really up to, all the while juggling high explosives, navigating his deepening narrative complex with Pike, and never failing to throw that punch. A freelance investigator, Slater trolls the dark side of Los Angeles, rooting out insurance fraud, not afraid to use whatever means necessary to get things done, and not about to hold back with his fists. A queer antihero for a new age, Slater walks the line between ordinary life and the frayed fringes of society, keeping his balance with the back-channel support he gets from main squeeze Pike, business partner Max, and operatives Andy and Etta.
