African Americans In WWII

American Indians, African Americans, and American Women in WWII

World War II was one the most important events of the twentieth century. Not only did the conflict itself reshape and establish the political landscape that led to 45 years of Cold War with Russia, but the social impacts of the war were far reaching as well. Minority groups, in some ways second class citizens in the 1930s and 1940s, suddenly saw their fortunes change. Suddenly, black men, indians, and women of all colors had more value in the United States than they ever did before. But the value they had was only to be temporary. War is a closed realm and desperate times call for desperate measures. The harsh realities of home would face these people once their jobs or their tours of duty ended. During the 1930s and 1940s, American Indians, African Americans, and American women were all pulled into the war effort. But, even with all the positive impacts brought by these groups, things still were not getting better. In the United States during World War II, minority groups active in the war effort faced prejudice and stereotypes, civil and economic imbalance, and lack of appreciation for their efforts. Although these people may not have gotten the true credit they deserved till years later, without their contributions the war may not have been won.

African American and Native American men found their spots along the battlelines, while women generally found a home in mainland factories, challenging the social construct of women not