Description: Brand New Tuskegee in PhiladelphiaAmerican Heritage Seriesby Robert Kodosky The uplifting story of the valiant Tuskegee men and women whose impact on Philadelphia during World War II will surprise even the most avid armchair historian. At the outbreak of World War II, Philadelphians heeded the call, including the valiant airmen and women of Tuskegee. Although trained in Alabama, the prestigious unit comprised dozens of Philadelphia-area natives, second only to Chicago in the country. They served as fighter pilots, bombers, nurses and mechanics, as well as in many other support roles. The African American service members had to overcome racism and sexism on the home front in order to serve with great distinction. Their battle for equality didn't end at the war's conclusion. Tuskegee alumni continued to serve their nation by working to secure civil rights and serve their community back home in Philadelphia. Author Robert Kodosky presents the trials and triumphs of Philadelphia's Tuskegee airmen and women.
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Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Book Title: Tuskegee in Philadelphia : Rising to the Challenge
Item Length: 9in
Item Height: 0.3in
Item Width: 6in
Author: Robert J. Kodosky
Format: Trade Paperback
Language: English
Topic: United States / State & Local / Middle Atlantic (DC, De, Md, NJ, NY, Pa), Military / World War II, African American
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Publication Year: 2020
Genre: History
Item Weight: 0.7 Oz
Number of Pages: 144 Pages
