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Who are the Montford Point Marines?
In 1942, President Roosevelt established a presidential directive giving African Americans an opportunity to be recruited into the Marine Corps. These African Americans, from all states, were not sent to the traditional boot camps of Parris Island, South Carolina and San Diego, California. Instead, African American Marines were segregated - experiencing basic training at Montford Point - a facility at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.
Approximately twenty thousand (20,000) African American Marines received basic training at Montford Point between 1942 and 1949. Approximately 20,000 African American recruits received training at Montford Point Camp (less than 10% of the Marine Corps end strength) during World War II. The initial intent of the Marine Corps hierarchy was to discharge these African American Marines after the War, returning them to civilian life - leaving the Marine Corps an all-white organization. Attitudes changed and reality took hold as the war progressed. Once given the chance to prove themselves, it became impossible to deny the fact that this new breed of Marine was just as capable as all other Marines regardless of race, color, creed or National origin.
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Approximately twenty thousand (20,000) African American Marines received basic training at Montford Point between 1942 and 1949. Approximately 20,000 African American recruits received training at Montford Point Camp (less than 10% of the Marine Corps end strength) during World War II. The initial intent of the Marine Corps hierarchy was to discharge these African American Marines after the War, returning them to civilian life - leaving the Marine Corps an all-white organization. Attitudes changed and reality took hold as the war progressed. Once given the chance to prove themselves, it became impossible to deny the fact that this new breed of Marine was just as capable as all other Marines regardless of race, color, creed or National origin.
Thank you for this wonderful picture of our National President, 10 year-old Stephanie Berry from Philadelphia, PA!
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Congressional Gold Medal ICO the Montford Point Marines
Original Montford Point Marines, members, friends, and supporters,
Great news! Today was a good day for our association. The National Legislative Officer has informed me that our initiave to have the Congressional Gold Medal awarded to our Original Montford Point Marines is coming to fruition. The Congressional Gold Medal for the Montford Point Marines has been assigned a number in the SENATE.
The Bill number is S1695/Congressional Gold Medal for the Montford Point… Continue
Great news! Today was a good day for our association. The National Legislative Officer has informed me that our initiave to have the Congressional Gold Medal awarded to our Original Montford Point Marines is coming to fruition. The Congressional Gold Medal for the Montford Point Marines has been assigned a number in the SENATE.
The Bill number is S1695/Congressional Gold Medal for the Montford Point… Continue
Posted on September 30, 2009 at 8:36am
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