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Matthew Delmont, Dartmouth professor of history, discusses his recent book Half American: The Epic Story of African Americans Fighting World War II at Home and Abroad.
Matthew Delmont, Dartmouth professor of history, discusses his recent book Half American: The Epic Story of African Americans Fighting World War II at Home and Abroad, which explores the crucial contributions of the more than one million Black men and women who served in World War II, serving in segregated units and performing unheralded but vital support jobs, only to be denied housing and educational opportunities on their return home. Renée Graham, associate editor and columnist at The ... view more »
ADMISSION INFO
Free admission. Advance registration is requested but not required via jfklibrary.org/forums. This program is part of a summer Late Nights at the Library series at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. Our Museum galleries, including the new special exhibit Service and Sacrifice: World War II - A Shared Experience, will be open free of charge from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Food and drink options will be available for purchase, and our Museum Store will be open.
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This program is part of a summer Late Nights at the Library series at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. Our Museum galleries, including the new special exhibit Service and Sacrifice: World War II - A Shared Experience, will be open free of charge from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Food and drink options will be available for purchase, and our Museum Store will be open.
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PARKING INFO
Parking is free for Museum visitors.
COVID-19 Phased Reopening Details
Masks are encouraged but not required.
