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Army Lt. Col. Tom Surface and Milt Thomas preview the film "African-Americans in World War II: A Legacy of Patriotism and Valor." The 65-minute film tells the previously untold story of African-American contribution to the U.S. victory. On the television screen is Vernon Baker, the only living of seven African- American World War II veterans who were presented Medals of Honor at the White House. Surface is public affairs director of the International Commemoration Committee. Thomas is an audio-visual specialist with the Army-run Joint Visual Information Activity. Rudi Williams

Army Lt. Col. Tom Surface and Milt Thomas preview the film "African-Americans in World War II: A Legacy of Patriotism and Valor." The 65-minute film tells the previously untold story of African-American contribution to the U.S. victory. On the television screen is Vernon Baker, the only living of seven African- American World War II veterans who were presented Medals of Honor at the White House. Surface is public affairs director of the International Commemoration Committee. Thomas is an audio-visual specialist with the Army-run Joint Visual Information Activity. Rudi Williams

Army Lt. Col. Tom Surface and Milt Thomas preview the film "African-Americans in World War II: A Legacy of Patriotism and Valor." The 65-minute film tells the previously untold story of African-American contribution to the U.S. victory. On the television screen is Vernon Baker, the only living of seven African- American World War II veterans who were presented Medals of Honor at the White House. Surface is public affairs director of the International Commemoration Committee. Thomas is an audio-visual specialist with the Army-run Joint Visual Information Activity. Rudi Williams

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