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What was the primary purpose of Executive Order 9981 issued by President Harry S. Truman?
What was the primary purpose of Executive Order 9981 issued by President Harry S. Truman?
Which of the following was the first African American U.S. Naval Academy Graduate?
Which of the following was the first African American U.S. Naval Academy Graduate?
What significant manual did the Navy issue in 1974?
What significant manual did the Navy issue in 1974?
Who was the first African American female officer in the Navy?
Who was the first African American female officer in the Navy?
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Which ship is named after a prominent African American naval diver?
Which ship is named after a prominent African American naval diver?
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What role did Vice Admiral Samuel L. Gravely Jr. hold in the Navy?
What role did Vice Admiral Samuel L. Gravely Jr. hold in the Navy?
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Which of the following ships is included in the list named in honor of African Americans?
Which of the following ships is included in the list named in honor of African Americans?
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What was the primary focus of the Navy Affirmative Action Plan issued two years after the Navy Equal Opportunity Manual?
What was the primary focus of the Navy Affirmative Action Plan issued two years after the Navy Equal Opportunity Manual?
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Who were the first African American commissioned and warrant officers in the U.S. Navy?
Who were the first African American commissioned and warrant officers in the U.S. Navy?
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What significant event relates to the contributions of African Americans in the Navy during World War I?
What significant event relates to the contributions of African Americans in the Navy during World War I?
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Which document was pivotal in desegregating the armed forces?
Which document was pivotal in desegregating the armed forces?
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Which group distinguished themselves during the Civil War and earned the Medal of Honor?
Which group distinguished themselves during the Civil War and earned the Medal of Honor?
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What is the primary role of the Navy Art online exhibit mentioned?
What is the primary role of the Navy Art online exhibit mentioned?
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What historical unit relates to the early contributions of African Americans in the Navy?
What historical unit relates to the early contributions of African Americans in the Navy?
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What event demonstrated the Navy's early efforts toward racial integration?
What event demonstrated the Navy's early efforts toward racial integration?
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What notable achievements are associated with African American Sailors in the U.S. Navy during the Cold War?
What notable achievements are associated with African American Sailors in the U.S. Navy during the Cold War?
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What does Michael G. Shiner emphasize about his freedom in his diary?
What does Michael G. Shiner emphasize about his freedom in his diary?
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Which significant event does Michael G. Shiner document in his diary?
Which significant event does Michael G. Shiner document in his diary?
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What message did Admiral Zumwalt convey in Z-gram #66 regarding racial discrimination?
What message did Admiral Zumwalt convey in Z-gram #66 regarding racial discrimination?
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Crispus Attucks is mentioned in relation to which concept?
Crispus Attucks is mentioned in relation to which concept?
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What was the directive of U.S. Navy General Order No. 4 concerning slavery?
What was the directive of U.S. Navy General Order No. 4 concerning slavery?
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What did Z-gram #66 signify for minority representation in the Navy?
What did Z-gram #66 signify for minority representation in the Navy?
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What was the impact of the outbreak of the Korean War on the U.S. Navy?
What was the impact of the outbreak of the Korean War on the U.S. Navy?
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What sentiment does Admiral Zumwalt express regarding the Navy's racial composition?
What sentiment does Admiral Zumwalt express regarding the Navy's racial composition?
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