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Discovering Tuskegee: Airmen, History, and Civil Rights

March 28, 2025 by Angela DiLoreto

Tuskegee, Alabama, is a town with a history that shaped the nation. Best known as the home of the legendary Tuskegee Airmen, Tuskegee University, and key moments in the Civil Rights Movement, this small town holds an incredible legacy. Visitors can explore the Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site at Moton Field, where the first African-American military pilots trained during World War II. Walk the historic campus of Tuskegee University, where Booker T. Washington and George Washington Carver laid the foundation for African-American education and scientific innovation. The Tuskegee History Center provides insight into both triumphs and tragedies, including the controversial Tuskegee Syphilis Study and the legal battles of Fred D. Gray. A visit to Tuskegee is a journey through resilience, progress, and the fight for equality.

Forgotten Heroes of WWII: Delivering Hope to WWII Soldiers through 17 Million Letters

February 23, 2024February 28, 2023 by Angela DiLoreto

Historic Footnotes Podcast - Obscure and often forgotten pieces of history

Picture this: it’s 1945 and soldiers on the frontlines eagerly await a letter from their loved ones back home. But their letters are undelivered, stuck in a backlog of over 17 million pieces of mail. Enter Major Charity Adams, a trailblazing African-American woman who led the all-black, all-female 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion to clear that massive backlog and boost the morale of soldiers fighting for our country.