This is a black board WWII Memoir hardcover book. The condition is Very Good++ with a Very Good jacket. c2003. 1st Edition & 1st Printing. It has a very bright & very clean cover. The edges are very nice with a little spine end wrinkle. The pages are tight & bright & unmarked. No names. NOT a remainder. The jacket Is bright & clean with a little shelf wear Solid Book! 212 Pages. All books are securely packaged and Promptly Mailed. #20996-325.

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Title

Honoring Sergeant Carter: Redeeming a Black World War II Hero's Legacy

Publisher

Amistad

Publication Date

2003

Language

English

ISBN 10

0066212367

ISBN 13

9780066212364

Binding

Hardcover

Edition

1st Edition

Printing

1st Printing

Condition

Very Good++

Dust Jacket Condition

Very Good

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World War II Books

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Synopsis

Discusses the heroic World War II contributions of African-American sergeant Eddie Carter for which he was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross and the Medal of Honor posthumously, revealing the factors that prevented much of his due recognition as well as his ability to reenlist.

Review

"A well-grounded expose." -- Kirkus Reviews

A well-grounded expose. --Kirkus Reviews

"Extraordinary. Packed with jewels of America's diverse racial and cultural history too often hidden from view."--Booklist

"The story of Sergeant Eddie Carter reveals the racism during a war presumed to be for freedom and equality."--Howard Zinn

"An extraordinary story...that every American should know."--Gail Buckley, author of American Patriots

"Fascinating....What the Army and Government did in secret to a black American war hero...is chilling."--Joseph Galloway, co-author of We Were Soldiers Once...and Young

"Important and inspiring....It should be required reading for all Americans who value truth."--Robert Kerrey, author of When I Was a Young Man and President of the New School

"A well-grounded expose."--Kirkus Reviews

Extraordinary. Packed with jewels of America s diverse racial and cultural history too often hidden from view. --Booklist"

A well-grounded expose. --Kirkus Reviews"

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