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Negro Troops Serving Dual Purpose In Korean Warfare

August 20, 1950

Describes the importance of having Black troops fighting against communism and how race relations were used against the United States during diplomatic conversations.

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Negro Carnival Groups Cancel Mardi Gras Plans

January 4, 1951

Explains that the Colored Carnival Associated would not participate in Mardi Gras celebrations because of injustices that were being suffered by American forces in the Korean War

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Court Martialing Of Negro Troops In Korea Issue

December 22, 1950

Describes that the NAACP wanted to send lawyer Thurgood Marshall toKorea to defend Black servicemen who were being convicted of crimes in massive number

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