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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

An infographic display depicts African Americans who have served in the military during the Colonial Wars and the American Revolution.

Colonial Wars and The American Revolution

An infographic display depicts African Americans who have served in the military during the Colonial Wars and the American Revolution at the Pentagon, Jan. 18, 2024.

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