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1917: Canteen for African American ("Negro") soldiers and sailors, opened by the National League for Woman's Service in New York City. African American women, working with the League, requested a club and canteen for the black military men and these African American women managed and operated the club and canteen under the direction of the League.

Image courtesy of U.S. National Archives and Records Administration.
Creted by the National League for Woman's Service.
Modifications © Jone Lewis 2001.

Topics: African American, black, men, women, soldiers, sailors, World War I, WWI, canteen, service club, National League for Woman's Service

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