In 1878 Maj. George W. Ford, a "Buffalo soldier" of the reorganized Army after the Civil War, became one of the first African-Americans appointed as superintendent of a national cemetery.
Pfc. Kenneth Jewel Tibbs was a proud and excellent Marine […]
Pvt. William Kirlew was an immigrant from Jamaica who served […]
Pvt. Archie Hawkins was a proud World War I Veteran. […]
As our Nation celebrates Black History Month, it’s a good time […]
For African American History month, we look at the history of their fight for America's freedom. The VA presents a video tribute to their legacy.
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