How photography tells the story of black soldiers in the Civil War
Deborah Willis’ new book features more than 70 photos of African American soldiers who fought in the Civil War. The rare images show the soldiers in uniform. Some are black nurses or cooks. Photography was expensive during this time. Staged photos like these were important for family records and seen…
Air Force’s first female fighter pilots fought for the right to fly
In 1994, Jeannie Leavitt was the first U.S. Air Force female fighter pilot accepted for combat. A skilled pilot, Leavitt graduated top of her class in 1993. She got first choice of aircraft and she picked the F-15E fighter jet but was initially denied. Women were not allowed to fly…
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