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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> | 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> | ||
| − | == History and Collection == | + | ==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. | 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. | ||
| − | 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> | + | Artifacts include Civil War badges, weapons and photographs, Flag of the 9th Regiment U.S. Colored Volunteers, a WWI ''[[wikipedia:Croix_de_Guerre#:~:text=The%20Croix%20de%20Guerre%20(French,ribbon%20with%20various%20degree%20pins.|Croix de Guerre]]'' medal awarded to U.S. soldier Lawrence McVey, 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> | <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. | + | 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 ''[[wikipedia:Crispus_Attucks|Crispus Attucks]]'' became one of the first Americans to die in the [[wikipedia:Boston_Massacre|''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, [[wikipedia:Seminole_Wars|''Seminole Wars'']], and the [[wikipedia:Mexican–American_War|''Mexican American War'']] are also evidence of the continued 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'' | + | 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 ''[[wikipedia:Plessy_v._Ferguson|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. |
'''''Stirrings of Change to a Colorblind Military''''' | '''''Stirrings of Change to a Colorblind Military''''' | ||
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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] | ||
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[[Category:Anti-Black Racism in Arts]] | [[Category:Anti-Black Racism in Arts]] | ||
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Revision as of 17:38, 27 January 2021
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 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.[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 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.[3]
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.
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.[4]
Journey Through the Exhibition
This Exhibiton shows to the visitor about the African-American military experience in the following three areas :
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.
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.
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.[5]
External Link
See more about the exhibition here
Reference
- ↑ Discover rich and essential African American history at this free Smithsonian museum on the National Mall. Washington. Retrieved January 26, 2021
- ↑ DOUBLE VICTORY The African American Military Experience.Nmaahc.si.edu. Retrieved January 28, 2021
- ↑ Top 10 Must-See Exhibits at the African American Smithsonian Museum. Soulnationevents. Retrieved Jnauary 28, 2021
- ↑ Double Victory: The African American Military Experience. September 24, 2016 . Si.edu. Retrieved January 28, 2021
- ↑ DOUBLE VICTORY The African American Military Experience.Nmaahc.si.edu. Retrieved January 28, 2021

