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Who Were the Tuskegee Airmen?

By Sherri L. Smith and Who HQ
Illustrated by Jake Murray

By Sherri L. Smith and Who HQ
Illustrated by Jake Murray

By Sherri L. Smith and Who HQ
Illustrated by Jake Murray

By Sherri L. Smith and Who HQ
Illustrated by Jake Murray

By Sherri L. Smith and Who HQ
Illustrated by Jake Murray

By Sherri L. Smith and Who HQ
Illustrated by Jake Murray

By Sherri L. Smith and Who HQ
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By Sherri L. Smith and Who HQ
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    About Who Were the Tuskegee Airmen?

    African-American military pilots who fought in World War II
    Brave heroes who overcame racial prejudice
    Their nickname was “the Red Tails”

    It’s up, up, and away with the Tuskegee Airmen, a heroic group of African American military pilots who helped the United States win World War II.

    During World War II, black Americans were fighting for their country and for freedom in Europe, yet they had to endure a totally segregated military in the United States, where they weren’t considered smart enough to become military pilots. After acquiring government funding for aviation training, civil rights activists were able to kickstart the first African American military flight program in the US at Tuskegee University in Alabama. While this book details thrilling flight missions and the grueling training sessions the Tuskegee Airmen underwent, it also shines a light on the lives of these brave men who helped pave the way for the integration of the US armed forces.

    About Who Were the Tuskegee Airmen?

    It’s up, up, and away with the Tuskegee Airmen, a heroic group of African American military pilots who helped the United States win World War II.

    During World War II, black Americans were fighting for their country and for freedom in Europe, yet they had to endure a totally segregated military in the United States, where they weren’t considered smart enough to become military pilots. After acquiring government funding for aviation training, civil rights activists were able to kickstart the first African American military flight program in the US at Tuskegee University in Alabama. While this book details thrilling flight missions and the grueling training sessions the Tuskegee Airmen underwent, it also shines a light on the lives of these brave men who helped pave the way for the integration of the US armed forces.

    About Who Were the Tuskegee Airmen?

    It’s up, up, and away with the Tuskegee Airmen, a heroic group of African American military pilots who helped the United States win World War II.

    During World War II, black Americans were fighting for their country and for freedom in Europe, yet they had to endure a totally segregated military in the United States, where they weren’t considered smart enough to become military pilots. After acquiring government funding for aviation training, civil rights activists were able to kickstart the first African American military flight program in the US at Tuskegee University in Alabama. While this book details thrilling flight missions and the grueling training sessions the Tuskegee Airmen underwent, it also shines a light on the lives of these brave men who helped pave the way for the integration of the US armed forces.

    About Who Were the Tuskegee Airmen?

    It’s up, up, and away with the Tuskegee Airmen, a heroic group of African American military pilots who helped the United States win World War II.

    During World War II, black Americans were fighting for their country and for freedom in Europe, yet they had to endure a totally segregated military in the United States, where they weren’t considered smart enough to become military pilots. After acquiring government funding for aviation training, civil rights activists were able to kickstart the first African American military flight program in the US at Tuskegee University in Alabama. While this book details thrilling flight missions and the grueling training sessions the Tuskegee Airmen underwent, it also shines a light on the lives of these brave men who helped pave the way for the integration of the US armed forces.

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    About Sherri L. Smith

    Sherri L. Smith was born in Chicago, Illinois and spent most of her childhood reading books. She currently lives in… More about Sherri L. Smith

    About Who HQ

    Who HQ is your headquarters for history. The Who HQ team is always working to provide simple and clear answers to… More about Who HQ

    About Sherri L. Smith

    Sherri L. Smith was born in Chicago, Illinois and spent most of her childhood reading books. She currently lives in… More about Sherri L. Smith

    About Who HQ

    Who HQ is your headquarters for history. The Who HQ team is always working to provide simple and clear answers to… More about Who HQ

    About Sherri L. Smith

    Sherri L. Smith was born in Chicago, Illinois and spent most of her childhood reading books. She currently lives in… More about Sherri L. Smith

    About Who HQ

    Who HQ is your headquarters for history. The Who HQ team is always working to provide simple and clear answers to… More about Who HQ

    About Sherri L. Smith

    Sherri L. Smith was born in Chicago, Illinois and spent most of her childhood reading books. She currently lives in… More about Sherri L. Smith

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    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Paperback | $5.99
    Published by Penguin Workshop
    Aug 07, 2018 | 112 Pages | 5-5/16 x 7-5/8 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780399541940

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Hardcover | $15.99
    Published by Penguin Workshop
    Aug 07, 2018 | 112 Pages | 5-7/16 x 7-5/8 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9781524786748

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Ebook | $5.99
    Published by Penguin Workshop
    Aug 07, 2018 | 112 Pages | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780399541957

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    Published by Listening Library
    Aug 07, 2018 | 62 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780525636748

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