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Double Victory: The African American Military Experience is one of the exhibiton in [https://nmaahc.si.edu/ '''The National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC)''']. NMAAHC is located at 14th Street and Constitution Avenue NW on the National Mall. The four-level museum opened on Sept. 24, 2016, becoming the only national museum solely dedicated to the documentation of African American life, history and culture. This Smithsonian Institution museum is an architectural marvel that features numerous interactive exhibits.<ref>[https://washington.org/visit-dc/discover-real-dc-african-american-culture/guide-smithsonian-national-museum-african Discover rich and essential African American history at this free Smithsonian museum on the National Mall.] Washington. Retrieved January 26, 2021</ref>
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Double Victory: The African American Military Experience is one of the exhibiton in [https://nmaahc.si.edu/ '''The National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC)''']. NMAAHC is located on 14th Street and Northwest Constitution Street in the National Mall. This four-story museum opened on September 24, 2016, becoming the only national museum dedicated to recording the life, history and culture of African Americans. The Smithsonian Institution Museum is an architectural wonder with many interactive exhibits.<ref>[https://washington.org/visit-dc/discover-real-dc-african-american-culture/guide-smithsonian-national-museum-african Discover rich and essential African American history at this free Smithsonian museum on the National Mall.] Washington. Retrieved January 26, 2021</ref>
  
 
Double Victory: The African American Military Experience conveys a sense of appreciation and respect for the military service of African Americans from the American Revolution to the War on Terror.<ref>[https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/exhibitions/double-victory DOUBLE VICTORY The African American Military Experience.]Nmaahc.si.edu. Retrieved January 28, 2021</ref>
 
Double Victory: The African American Military Experience conveys a sense of appreciation and respect for the military service of African Americans from the American Revolution to the War on Terror.<ref>[https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/exhibitions/double-victory DOUBLE VICTORY The African American Military Experience.]Nmaahc.si.edu. Retrieved January 28, 2021</ref>
  
This exhibit pays respect and adoration to the African American men and women that have  and opened up new opportunities for others like them. Many African Americans initially joined the military as a message. A message that they were not to be denied freedom,  and citizenship. They fought for their country, so they deserved to be treated as such.<ref>[https://soulnationevents.com/top-10-must-see-exhibits-african-american-smithsonian-museum/ Top 10 Must-See Exhibits at the African American Smithsonian Museum.] Soulnationevents. Retrieved Jnauary 28, 2021</ref>
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This exhibition pays tribute and admiration to African American men and women who have opened up new opportunities for others. Many African-Americans first joined the military as a message. A message stating that they should not be deprived of their liberty and citizenship. They fight for their country, so they deserve to be treated like this.<ref>[https://soulnationevents.com/top-10-must-see-exhibits-african-american-smithsonian-museum/ Top 10 Must-See Exhibits at the African American Smithsonian Museum.] Soulnationevents. Retrieved Jnauary 28, 2021</ref>
  
== History and Collection ==
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==History and Collection==
The military gallery conveys a sense of appreciation and respect for the military service of African Americans from the American Revolution to the current war on terrorism. It shows how the African American military experience shapes opportunities for the greater community and has profoundly shaped the nation.  
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From the American Revolution to the current war on terrorism, the military gallery expressed appreciation and respect for the military service of African Americans. It shows how African-American military experience has shaped opportunities for larger communities and profoundly shaped the country.  
  
Artifacts include Civil War badges, weapons and photographs, Flag of the 9th Regiment U.S. Colored Volunteers, a WWI Croix de Guerre medal awarded to U.S. soldier Lawrence McVey, and various Tuskegee Airmen materials.<ref>[https://www.si.edu/exhibitions/double-victory-african-american-military-experience-event-exhib-4845 Double Victory: The African American Military Experience]. ''September 24, 2016 .'' Si.edu. Retrieved January 28, 2021 </ref>
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Artifacts include The Civil War badges, weapons and photographs, Flag of the 9th Regiment U.S. Colored Volunteers, the World War I ''[[wikipedia:Croix_de_Guerre#:.7E:text.3DThe_Croix_de_Guerre_.28French.2Cribbon_with_various_degree_pins.|Croix de Guerre]]'' Medal awarded to American soldier Lawrence McVeigh, and various ''[[wikipedia:Tuskegee_Airmen|Tuskegee Airmen]]'' materials.<ref>[https://www.si.edu/exhibitions/double-victory-african-american-military-experience-event-exhib-4845 Double Victory: The African American Military Experience]. ''September 24, 2016 .'' Si.edu. Retrieved January 28, 2021 </ref>
  
 
<code>Journey Through the Exhibition</code>
 
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'''''Struggle for Freedom'''''
 
'''''Struggle for Freedom'''''
  
From the American Revolution through the American Civil War, African Americans participated in every major war, beginning a ninety-five year period of struggle and military service to the nation that culminated in “freedom.The struggle began as early as 1770, when Crispus Attucks became one of the first Americans to die in the Boston Massacre and continued to 1865 when the 13th Amendment was ratified. This cluster begins by focusing on the more than 5,000 African Americans (free, enslaved, and indentured) who served in the colonial forces. The service of African Americans during the War of 1812, Seminole Wars, and the Mexican American War are also evidence of the continued struggle for freedom.
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From the American War of Independence to the American Civil War, African Americans participated in every major war, began a 95-year struggle and military service against the United States, and finally reached a state of "freedom". The struggle began in 1770, when ''[[wikipedia:Crispus_Attucks|Crispus Attucks]]'' became one of the first Americans to die in the ''[[wikipedia:Boston_Massacre|Boston Massacre]]'', and it continued until the 13th Amendment was approved in 1865. The cluster first focuses on more than 5,000 African Americans (freedom, slavery and indentured) serving in colonial forces. The services provided to African Americans during the War of 1812, the ''[[wikipedia:Seminole_Wars|Seminole War]]'' and the ''[[wikipedia:Mexican–American_War|Mexican American]]'' War also proved the continuous struggle for freedom.
  
 
'''''Segregated Military'''''
 
'''''Segregated Military'''''
  
The end of the Civil War brought freedom to African Americans but not equality nor integration. Since the Indian Wars began in 1866 to the end of World War II in 1945, hundreds of thousands of African Americans continued to serve in a segregated military. While their service will be interpreted through arresting artifacts, the exhibition also interprets the social, political, economic, and cultural contexts relative to African Americans such as the 1896 ''Plessy v. Ferguson'' “Separate but Equal ruling,the 1906 Brownsville riots in Texas, and the 1941 Executive Order 8802 catapulting African American women into the government workforce.
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The end of the civil war brought freedom to African Americans, but did not bring equality or integration. From the beginning of the Indian War in 1866 to the end of World War II in 1945, thousands of African Americans continued to serve in the segregated army. Although their services will be interpreted through the arrest of artifacts, the exhibition also illustrates the social, political, economic, and cultural background associated with African Americans, such as ''[[wikipedia:Plessy_v._Ferguson|Plessy v. Ferguson]]'' in 1896, "Independent but" Equal rulings", the Brownsville, Texas riots in 1906, and the Executive Order 8802 in 1941 brought African American women into the government.
  
 
'''''Stirrings of Change to a Colorblind Military'''''
 
'''''Stirrings of Change to a Colorblind Military'''''
  
This section explores the question, has the military become a colorblind institution? In 1948, Executive Order 9981 was signed, which integrated the military on paper. The social and political impacts of the 1960s Civil Rights Movement are also interpreted, and offer visitors an opportunity to understand the complexities and nuances of African American military service in a rapidly changing America.<ref>[https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/exhibitions/double-victory DOUBLE VICTORY The African American Military Experience.]Nmaahc.si.edu. Retrieved January 28, 2021</ref>
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This section discusses the question, is the military a color-blind institution? In 1948, Executive Order No. 9981 was signed to integrate the army on paper. It also explains the social and political impact of the civil rights movement in the 1960s, and provides visitors with an opportunity to understand the complexity and nuances of African-American military service in the rapidly changing United States.
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== External Link ==
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==External Link==
 
See more about the exhibition [https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/exhibitions/double-victory here]
 
See more about the exhibition [https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/exhibitions/double-victory here]
  
== Reference ==
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==Reference==
 
[[Category:Anti-Black Racism in Arts]]
 
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Latest revision as of 03:56, 27 February 2021

Double Victory Exhibition

Double Victory: The African American Military Experience is one of the exhibiton in The National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC). NMAAHC is located on 14th Street and Northwest Constitution Street in the National Mall. This four-story museum opened on September 24, 2016, becoming the only national museum dedicated to recording the life, history and culture of African Americans. The Smithsonian Institution Museum is an architectural wonder with many interactive exhibits.[1]

Double Victory: The African American Military Experience conveys a sense of appreciation and respect for the military service of African Americans from the American Revolution to the War on Terror.[2]

This exhibition pays tribute and admiration to African American men and women who have opened up new opportunities for others. Many African-Americans first joined the military as a message. A message stating that they should not be deprived of their liberty and citizenship. They fight for their country, so they deserve to be treated like this.[3]

History and Collection

From the American Revolution to the current war on terrorism, the military gallery expressed appreciation and respect for the military service of African Americans. It shows how African-American military experience has shaped opportunities for larger communities and profoundly shaped the country.

Artifacts include The Civil War badges, weapons and photographs, Flag of the 9th Regiment U.S. Colored Volunteers, the World War I Croix de Guerre Medal awarded to American soldier Lawrence McVeigh, and various Tuskegee Airmen materials.[4]

Journey Through the Exhibition

This Exhibiton shows to the visitor about the African-American military experience in the following three areas :

French World War I Victory medal received by Lawrence McVey, after 1918

Struggle for Freedom

From the American War of Independence to the American Civil War, African Americans participated in every major war, began a 95-year struggle and military service against the United States, and finally reached a state of "freedom". The struggle began in 1770, when Crispus Attucks became one of the first Americans to die in the Boston Massacre, and it continued until the 13th Amendment was approved in 1865. The cluster first focuses on more than 5,000 African Americans (freedom, slavery and indentured) serving in colonial forces. The services provided to African Americans during the War of 1812, the Seminole War and the Mexican American War also proved the continuous struggle for freedom.

Segregated Military

The end of the civil war brought freedom to African Americans, but did not bring equality or integration. From the beginning of the Indian War in 1866 to the end of World War II in 1945, thousands of African Americans continued to serve in the segregated army. Although their services will be interpreted through the arrest of artifacts, the exhibition also illustrates the social, political, economic, and cultural background associated with African Americans, such as Plessy v. Ferguson in 1896, "Independent but" Equal rulings", the Brownsville, Texas riots in 1906, and the Executive Order 8802 in 1941 brought African American women into the government.

Stirrings of Change to a Colorblind Military

This section discusses the question, is the military a color-blind institution? In 1948, Executive Order No. 9981 was signed to integrate the army on paper. It also explains the social and political impact of the civil rights movement in the 1960s, and provides visitors with an opportunity to understand the complexity and nuances of African-American military service in the rapidly changing United States.

External Link

See more about the exhibition here

Reference