Forgotten First B 1 Integration (2 results)

Softcover. Condition: VERY GOOD. Author Signed & Dated. 2013. RA Fountain. Forgotten First B-1 and the Integration of the Modern Navy. Clean, unmarked interior text and photographs, no highlighting, underlining or writing. Softcover book shows a few light scuffs, a bit of edge, corner, shelf wear. No rips, chips, stains or tears. Binding is solid, square. Photos are of the actual item you will receive. Ships quickly and with care. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ SYNOPSIS & HISTORY: History of the regimental band from North Carolina that was comprised of the first African Americans to serve the modern Navy at rank higher than messman. Most of the bandsmen were from Greensboro or associated with North Carolina A&T University there. They trained at Norfolk and were stationed at Chapel Hill and Pearl Harbor, where they were the largest American military band in the Pacific Theater. 70 images; extensive notes and bibliography; afterword. Signed by Author. …

paperback. Condition: Good. Trade paperback. Pages unmarked, modest wear.