Racism

Week of Nov. 29, 1971
A government ad hoc committee hears testimony that racism is pervasive in the U.S. military. Black soldiers complain that open displays of black militancy lead to dangerous combat assignments in Vietnam. Many also say less qualified whites consistently pass them to win command positions.

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