African American Sailors | WW2 Era US Navy Documentary | 1945
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This vintage film is a propaganda documentary produced by the U.S. Department of the Navy. It was directed by Henry Levin and probably used as a recruiting film. Although it was completed in 1945, the film was not released until 1946. It honors the heroic service of African-Americans in the U.S. Navy during World War 2. It also emphasizes integration and advancement based on ability, equal treatment, and teamwork in the Navy.
Plot:
The film stars Joel Fluellen as a draftee from his civilian job at a newspaper through basic training and an assignment in the Pacific. It shows footage of Hampton Institute, the U.S. Naval Training School for African-American Navy enlisted men in the mid-1940s. All phases of Navy boot camp are represented as integrated and equal. The film points out that all Navy ratings are open to African Americans and shows sailors learning navigation, radio operation, aviation mechanics, and other specialties. The film celebrates African American non-combatants who received distinguished Navy Service Awards for bravery: Doris (Dorie) Miller, Elbert H. Oliver, William Pinckney, and Leonard Roy Harmon.
Cast:
American actor Spencer Williams as Frank Roberts (columnist)
American actor Joel Fluellen as Bill Johnson (sailor)
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND / CONTEXT
When the United States entered WW2 in December 1941, segregation had permeated every aspect of American society. When African American men volunteered for duty or were drafted, they were assigned to segregated divisions and often given support roles, such as cook, quartermaster and grave-digging duty. According to British personnel in the BEF, meals in the US Army were served with the white servicemen being served in one line and the black servicemen and officers in another. Because of African American protests against the Army's treatment of its black soldiers, military leadership began to attempt to address the issue beginning in 1943, but segregation in the armed forces remained official policy until 1948.
US Navy:
In June 1940 the US Navy had 4,007 African American personnel, representing 2.3 percent of its total strength of nearly 170,000. All of these African Americans were enlisted men, and with the exception of six regular-rated seamen, all were steward's mates. They were characterized by the black press as "seagoing bellhops." Within a month after Pearl Harbor (December 7th, 1941), the number of African Americans in the Navy had increased to 5,026; however, they were still restricted to working as steward's mates.
After intense pressure from the NAACP, the Black Press, and President Roosevelt, the Navy began to open ratings to black sailors in 1942. Ultimately, over 160,000 African Americans served in the Navy. The first black officers were commissioned in March 1944. Known as the Golden Thirteen, the officers were not allowed to command white sailors and instead were put in charge of black work details.
The destroyer-escort USS Mason (DE-529) was the only Navy vessel in WW2 with an entirely black crew who were not cooks or waiters. In 1995, 11 surviving crew members were all given belated recognition and letters of commendation from Navy Secretary John Dalton for having braved harsh weather and quickly welding the cracks in their ship so they could continue escorting support ships to England.
The Navy did not allow women of color until January 25, 1945. The first African American woman sworn into the Navy was Phyllis Mae Dailey, a nurse and Columbia University student from New York. She was the first of only four African American women to serve in the navy during WW2.
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African American Sailors | WW2 Era US Navy Documentary | 1945
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Great video and research on your production. I am a black qualified submarine sailor, a Machinist Mate 2nd Class. I got my fish. (Dolphins.)
Nice!
Thanks for serving!
@Troy White Yep, sub life was a trip. I rode 3 diesels and ended up on a polaris missle boomer. Big thanks to you & your 3 generations what served.
Thank you for your service
Respect 🙏🏾
My late Grandfather served in the United States Navy during World War 2. He was station at Pearl Harbor the day it was attacked on December 7, 1941
The Naval Officer was part o f the Golden 13 ... Which Im proud to say they motivated me to become a US Naval Officer
I'm Japanese though, I know these sailors are real professional. They are pretty respectful.
8:07 when ur teacher gives u an f on that assignment u worked on for weeks
It's about time. I wish I saw this when I was in school.
"Like the Quarterback who kicks the goal"
What, I thought this guy was a sports writer!
American Football in the 40s was just plain different. Quarterbacks (and everyone else) were expected to play multiple positions, and for the QB, that usually entailed kicking and punting. The manpower shortages in football were accelerated during the war, as so many men had joined the military.
@@michaellyga4726 huh, interesting! thanks!
My hands would be sweaty af if i had to hold such a camera from a plane
None of my black history or teachers taught me this lol I want to join the navy one day but this really inspired me to join
Why do people say this shit😂 you should have stuff to find out on ur own instead of relying on others
It doesn't fit the narrative. I hope you're doing well. Learn skills bloke
because like or not blacks were happiest frim the 30s-80s look at marriage and family rates
8:03 😭 his face LMAOOOO
Poor guy.
I love watching things like this
A very powerful film if you read between the lines. Pure and shameful propaganda as well as inspiring moments considering the environment and context of the time. Thanks for uploading this jewel of a time capsule so others can learn.
I want to thank our African American men and women who served this country, even when the country didn't treat you right.😢
You're welcome 🙏🏾
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Thank you for this film when was this film Made The Director was brilliant I wonder why history never talk about the many black Hero of WW2 and World War One why is this yes why is this😎
Join the Navy! And become a servant in the officers' mess.
When the Americans came to New Zealand we were less than impressed by their cultural attitudes regarding race. I know my own Nana got between a white soldier and a black one, telling the white one just where he could shove his attitude problem. We don't like that stuff, it's simply not right to treat fellow human beings with such disrespect, and just plain nastiness. Many Americans received what we call percussive maintenance to adjust their thinking. And believe me when I say the Māori battalions were the most feared on the battle field, warriors every one, so to disrespect one is a fool's errand. That attitude will still get you some swift, painful correction. I once saw an elderly lady hit a racist with her shopping bags. 🤣🤣 Made him cry like a little girl, I'm talking pigtails and frilly dress. He'll think twice next time.
Thank you to you and your people 🙏🏾
@@WarrenHolly You are welcome. Treating other people with respect is the least we can expect from each other. As a side note, have you ever noticed it tends to be the stupid and ignorant who see race as a factor in how they treat people? It's not a political belief, it's a mental deficiency.
Very interesting 👍
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Our history of racism is so shameful and hurtful. And embarrassing, we called ourselves the greatest nation and couldn’t even handle race as evolved individuals unlike the Europeans. It’s crazy our black veterans were treated so terribly. Fighting for a country that wouldn’t fight for them. Devastating.
America is the greatest country in the world.And it is one of the first countries to end slavery.
@@chadguy45 IDK if you are joking or not.
@@chadguy45 Read up on how the GI bill stabbed African American veterans in the back and denied them the opportunity of affordable mortgages. It‘s real depressing and atrocious.
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America practiced slavery a century after most European countries banned it.
@@uanime1 (most)
This really is interesting
Their honorable service in the galley, laundry, and swabbing the decks will never be forgotten.
So many Americans got upset when they tried to introduce "Jim Crow" into the U.K. The British wouldn't have it! No Way.
Great for all
Where the hell are those paintngs 12:02 i cant find them on the net this is real american history and i cant even find it after 10 minutes of googling a godman shame
Wow
22:35 Have the rules of football changed since 1945? Because it's not the quarterback who kicks the ball.
Perhaps it's some kind of crazy scramble play with with a flick kick by the QB?
Cool
Humanity first!
😂 I keep telling people Marbleheaders were not servants, they were Geirge Washington's secret service.
Our history is American history😂
And lee= Asian with cigarette🙀🔥👀
Why the person on thumbnail looks like 50 Cent?
Inside in the navy and peling potatoes.
I've read about being stationed in Washington, DC during WWII. Hordes and Hordes of girls moved into town to take positions as secretaries, typists, etc. Away from parents' chaperonage, and with the excitement of a wartime environment, but none of the danger.
For the lucky soldiers/sailors etc. there was no point in dying. Heaven just would have been a letdown.
im at a loss here. there were scenes that made my stomach tighten up, honest. then i would get back into the film, when the main sailor in the story was looking at the 'wall of fame, the sailors who came before. and the officer smiles and says 'not everybody czn be the captian..' ugh.
Can't watch this
US Govt approved racist propaganda circa 1940s. Black men should be glad to step 'n' fetch, because he may get to be a hero if the ship is attacked. Film is a bit heartbreaking but they damn sure came through for US.
🖤✌🏿😎
12:42 “Somebody has to be a waiter or a cook…”
Yes, but those “somebodies” were always black.
This is the type of propaganda people today people need to see.
I joined the USN in 68. Stupidest thing I ever did. But in our company in Boot camp at Glakes, there was like 80 guys. 5 white guys from Petersburg VA(I was one of these) ABout 75 Italian-Americans from South Jersey and Philly. And maybe 3 or 4 Blacks. No hispanics. No Hindus. Just white guys and a few African Americans of course we didnt call them that.
"What's the one thing that most sports have in common?" "Segregation?"
Just the way it is get over it
Lol don't complain when someone make you suck em off because that's just the way its gonna be
Easy to say if you're white.
F
so...until battle begins your'e just a cook or a waiter or a go fer....only in merica. I bet they would even tell Europeans that black people had tails to!
Based black man!
(8:05) What a dick move that was. This is supposed to be presenting a positive image of the Navy?
There was a time when children like the boy in the beginning had jobs. Now child labor is illegal.
you are saying like thats a bad thing?
@@johngrave5554 it could go either way 🤷♀️
This is the most unhinged comment I've ever seen.
Most sane modern right wing American
If I could have lived back then I would have gladly done any of those jobs those men were doing and would have been happy about it! It's called serving your country no matter who you are.
Darth Stanley for blacks this wasn’t our Country and we were reminded everyday. Why should they have risked their lives for disrespectful racist white people.
Serving a country that didn't care for you.
Not if you were treated as an inferior. Black servicemen wanted to serve back then but did not want the limitations imposed by what was still a racist American Armed Forces.
My father told regardless of the job you're doing just do it the best of your abilities. We took pride in whatever we were doing to this day.
It's awful that's it's even a thing.
Imagine... people getting vaccinated and not making a big stink about it.
a lot of people may not know this but before and during the war black sailors were nothing but officers stewards and Cooks
Holy shit that is the most racist thing I javelin ever watched.
Nazis is a elegant racist and american is a vulgar racis. This is a diferent in the americans govermente and the nazis goverment
Ok vatnik
I miss the days where segregation was normal in the military