Erik Eisenhower and the Tuskegee Airmen: A Legacy of Courage
Learn about Erik Eisenhower and the heroic Tuskegee Airmen, the first African American military aviators in the U.S. Armed Forces. Discover why they are famous, their impact, and the propaganda techniques associated with them. Explore their recognition, impact on aviation history, and their significant contributions during World War II.
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Erik Eisenhower Tuskegee Airmen
Overview Who were the Tuskegee Airmen? Why are they famous? Impact Propaganda techniques Wrap up
Who were they? The First African American Military Aviators in the U.S. Military forces Tuskegee Experiment 992 pilots trained, 355 deployed overseas Trained Moton Field and educated at Tuskegee University 332ndFighter group 477thBombardment Group Nicknamed the Red Tails Red, Tail rudders and noses on their planes
Recognition First all Black flying unit Half the bomber casualty rate as white flying units 179 bomber escort missions Red Tails 27 Other escort groups 46 Set World War Two records One of the best aviation groups in history
Impact Known for being one of the best escort groups in history Instrumental in postwar developments in aviation Negro Airmen International NORAD (North American Aerospace Defense Command) Collectively awarded March 29, 2007 : Congressional Gold Medal Individual awards One silver star 96 distinguished flying crosses 14 bronze stars 744 air medals 8 purple hearts
Propaganda Techniques Band wagon Name Calling Virtue Words Deification
Wrap up All Black flying group Faced incredible discrimination Served with motivation to protect their country One of the most important escort groups in WW2 Monumental in integrating the United States Army
References http://oberlinlibstaff.com/omeka_hist244/files/original/147f904cd26 a6be3709914be5d77f1ef.jpg http://www.nationalww2museum.org/learn/education/for- students/ww2-history/at-a-glance/tuskegee-airmen.html http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/tuskegee-airmen http://www.historynet.com/tuskegee-airmen
