[First Lieutenant Vernon Joseph Baker, a 1993 recipient of the Medal of Honor for his actions in World War II, talks about racism in the military].

First Lieutenant Vernon Joseph Baker, a 1993 recipient of the Medal of Honor for his actions in World War II, talks about racism against his all black 92nd Infantry Division and how his racist commanders hurt his chances for the receiving the Medal. Baker comments on the lack of Medal of Honor nomin...

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Corporate Author:	Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.) (Broadcaster)
Other Authors:	Baker, Vernon Joseph 1919-2010 (Interviewee), Clinton, Bill, 1946- (Speaker), Cartan-Hansen, Joan, 1961- (Reporter)
Language:	English
Subjects:	Baker, Vernon J. > Interviews. Veterans > United States > Interviews. Discrimination in the military > United States > History. Medal of Honor. African American soldiers. Interviews. Nonfiction television programs. Sound recordings.
Genre:	Interviews. Nonfiction television programs. Sound recordings.
Physical Description:	1 audio file (7 min., 15 sec.)
Format:	Audio Software