Commemorating the service to the Nation during World War II of the African-American members of the United…

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Commemorating the service to the Nation during World War II of the African-American members of the United States Marine Corps who came to be known as the Montford Point Marines.

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Acknowledges the wrong and discriminatory policy of racial segregation in the United States Marine Corps during World War II.

What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Mar 1, 2005

Acknowledges the wrong and discriminatory policy of racial segregation in the United States Marine Corps during World War II.

Recognizes that today's U.S. Marine Corps provides an excellent opportunity for advancement for persons of all races, in significant measure due to the service and example of the African-American members of the Marine Corps during World War II who came to be known as the Montford Point Marines.

Honors the work of members of the Montford Point Marine Association.

Expresses gratitude to early African-American Marines willing to suffer racial discrimination while fighting for our Nation's freedom and the liberation of people in the Pacific.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: Commemorating the service to the Nation during World War II of the African-American members of the United States Marine Corps who came to be known as the Montford Point Marines.

Latest action (Mar 17, 2005): Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

Policy area: Commemorations · Origin: House · Introduced: Mar 1, 2005

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

No recorded floor vote found.