Free Response Answer 37-0055
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Post-War Plans of Negro Soldiers
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Final Field Form
Question
85
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If you have anything you want to say on any subject connected with the Army, the war, or conditions in the United States after the war, write it here.
As a representative of the largest minority I am in doubt as to the benefits the colored man will receive after the war is over. At present I'm of the opinion that none of us are justified by serving outside the limits of the United States. As I see it, the fight with Germany is fundamentally for the preservation of Democracy. Democracy is a principle never fully realized by us. Many have been denied the right of popular vote which is the basis of democracy. Discriminative conditions present themselves all over the country. So our present fight for democracy is sort of ridiculous.
In fighting Japan the main issue seems to be, "The maintenance of white supremacy". Again that is, to me, a ridiculous objective. I'm of the opinion no man, regardless of color, is superior to me or in prospective to my race. That is probably the main reason of the discrimination shown my race by the "White America". They are aware we are socially, mentally, physically and spiritually their equals or better. This jealousy may make life after the war considerably tougher, then maybe on the other hand, our merits may be justly awarded.
In fighting Japan the main issue seems to be, "The maintenance of white supremacy". Again that is, to me, a ridiculous objective. I'm of the opinion no man, regardless of color, is superior to me or in prospective to my race. That is probably the main reason of the discrimination shown my race by the "White America". They are aware we are socially, mentally, physically and spiritually their equals or better. This jealousy may make life after the war considerably tougher, then maybe on the other hand, our merits may be justly awarded.