Short Documentary on Tuskegee Airman, Brig. Gen. Charles McGee (Dec 7, 1919 − Jan 16, 2022)

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Endicott College photography students—Hannah Daigle '21, Jessica Giesing '21, and Michael Rotiroti '20—-traveled to Bethesda, Md. to interview and film one of the famed Tuskegee Airmen, Col. Charles E. McGee, who celebrated his 100th birthday in December 2019 by piloting a jet. A true American hero.

[Hoyt]

1. These men are greatest of heros. Despite discrimination/segregation by military, they prevailed.

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2. Yes..a life nicely done

I posted earlier we should publicly honor him and those he served with. We owe so much.

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3. Please forgive me..

But..this touches me as I’ve said..these men n women who defied the rhetoric of the day and proved the naysayers wrong. These men.. n our Native American Code Talkers.. our European friends who believed in the cause.. they really are the greatest generation but we’re losing them. We cannot n should not let these passings go w/o acknowledgement of their contributions even tho the country they loved didn’t love or respect them back. Ok.. ty for indulging me.

[Donkees]

4. The best way to honor them is to take their place in the struggle for justice ...

and to continue on with dignity and integrity.

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5. I can never take their place or fill their shoes

But I can help by calling my prescient leader n get to work early. I just think more should be done to recognize those who did so much for us.

[Donkees]

6. It might take thousands of us to match the courage and determination of one of these warriors ...

... but they would be proud to know that they still inspire this nation towards justice

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7. Double Victory: The Tuskegee Airmen at War Full-Length 90 Min. Documentary Lucasfilm

Learn the story of the heroic Tuskegee Airmen, America’s first Black military flying unit during World War II. This feature-length documentary was produced and created by Lucasfilm in 2012.

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8. From Secretary of Defense, Lloyd Austin

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