Format:
Online-Ressource (xx, 325 p)
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24 cm
Edition:
Online-Ausg. 2005 Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
ISBN:
0253339235
Content:
In April 1917, black Americans reacted in various ways to the entry of the United States into World War I in the name of "Democracy." Some expressed loud support, many were indifferent, and others voiced outright opposition. All were agreed, however, that the best place to start guaranteeing freedom was at home.Almost immediately, rumors spread across the nation that German agents were engaged in "Negro Subversion" and that African Americans were potentially disloyal. Despite mounting a constant watch on
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 305-311) and index
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Contents; Acknowledgments; Introduction; One: African Americans and the War for Democracy, 1917; Two: The Wilson Administration and Black Opinion, 1917 …1918; Three: Black Doughboys; Four: The Surveillance of African-American Leadership; Five: W.E.B.Du Bois, Joel Spingarn, and Military Intelligence; Six: Diplomacy and Demobilization, 1918 …1919; Seven: Conclusion; Notes; Selected Bibliography; Index; About the Author
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Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9780253339232
Additional Edition:
Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe Race, War, and Surveillance : African Americans and the United States Government during World War I
Language:
English
