Tuskegee Airmen

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In which war did the Tuskegee Airmen serve?

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World War II.

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What was the hypocrisy pointed out by civil rights leaders regarding the Tuskegee program?

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Black people weren't treated as equals in the US, but were expected to defend America's democratic ideals overseas.

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Who founded the Tuskegee Institute?

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Booker T. Washington.

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The Tuskegee Airmen were the first Black American:

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Military pilots.

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True or False: Some Tuskegee Airmen went on to have long careers in the military.

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True.

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What was the primary role of the Tuskegee Airmen during World War II?

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They served as fighter pilots in the United States Army Air Forces.

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What was the significance of the Tuskegee Airmen in American history?

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They were a symbol of the fight for racial equality and demonstrated the capabilities of Black Americans in the military.

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What training program did the Tuskegee Airmen undergo?

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They underwent rigorous flight training at the Tuskegee Army Airfield in Alabama.

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What was the impact of the Tuskegee Airmen on the integration of the military?

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Their success helped pave the way for the desegregation of the U.S. Armed Forces in 1948.

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What was the nickname given to the Tuskegee Airmen?

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The Red Tails, due to the distinctive red markings on their aircraft.