America in a World At War: African Americans and the War
Military service is an important integrative device, however, mixing is not going on across certain racial lines. During the war, white soldiers are not allowed to receive black blood, training bases in south are entirely segregated, and northern bl...
Subject: "double-V victory"
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Victorious Israel
In 1982, Israel returns the Sinai to Egypt, and in 2005 returns Gaza to the Palestinians. The Jewish defeat of five armies led to a belief among Arabs that Jews had the backing of a cosmic, evil power. Hatred of Jews extends throughout the Muslim wo...
No Victory
It would take American women 14 more years after Anthony's death to live the dream of Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony.
Grassroots Victories
In parts of the world, individuals and groups fight the big water barons who lock up their water and dole it out only to those who can afford it. People rebel for the right to have clean, accessible water.
French Victory
With German troops weakened following Russian and British offensives, France finally regained territory at Verdun in December 1916. The ten month siege had accomplished heavy losses on both side--and little else.
Commemorating Victory
In Spring and Summer 1919, New York held parades in honor of victory in World War I. Troops marched through the streets.
Victory Unknown
Lee pronounces the day a Confederate victory, and plans to attack the center of the Union line the next day.
Victorious Joan of Arc
victorious attack against the English at Orleans, and her reputation spreads throughout France.
Victory in the Pacific
Franklin Roosevelt died in office shortly before the war in Europe ended; it fell upon Harry Truman to lead the country in ending the war against Japan. Intense fighting characterized fighting in the Pacific Theater as the Allies hopped from island ...