![[Item #58652] The Negro Officer in the Armed Forces of the United States of America. AFRICAN AMERICANA, Lt. Col. John T. MARTIN, introduction, MILITARY.](https://lornebair.cdn.bibliopolis.com/pictures/58652.jpg?auto=webp&v=1659918698)
The Negro Officer in the Armed Forces of the United States of America
[Washington, D.C. U.S. Government Printing Office], 1960. First Edition. Slim octavo (23.25cm); original printed card wrappers, stapled; iv,22,[2]pp. Sunning and wear along the spine-fold, ink initials to upper front wrapper, with one small pencil notation on p.2; Very Good+.
A report prepared "primarily for the ROTC cadet, tomorrow's military leader, who at the end of his college training expects to enter the Armed Forces to undertake his part of the responsibility in maintaining the strength and independence of our Nation. This portrayal of some heroic accomplishments of the past and of the opportunities and responsibilities of those now serving as commissioned officers should contribute to his undergraduate military training" (p.1). Contents include sections on early participation, first cadet training, awards and decorations, advances under integration, officer assignments, senior officers, service academies, etc., with an introductory memorandum by Lt. Col. John T. Martin.
Price: $100.00
