Really fight. I couldnt going, i didnt realize at that time, because of the color of my skin. The story of africanamericans in world war ii is indeed a legacy of patriotism and valor. In 1941 americans looked at their world and saw war everywhere. Across the atlantic adolph hitlers german troops occupied nearly every inch of europe from france to russia to the baltic sea and in north africa. In the pacific, the Japanese Army and navy had already captured parts of china, manchuria, korea, and a number of nearby islands. Pearl harbor would soon stun the United States into war. Monday morning, the first thing i did, was go down to the Army Recruiting station to enlist in the service of my country. I was told there was no quota for black troops. Youve got to remember that this country was very discriminatory, segregated, and there was no change. First of all, black sailors, as sailors per se, other than as mess attendants or stewards, werent permitted into the navy. Given the fact that i w
We talks about his experience as one of the few African American soldiers in his company while serving as a machine gunner in the u. S. Marines. The interview project was underwritten by south koreas ministry of patriots and veterans affairs. James my name is james sharp. When i was in korea i was marine pfg. And im very pleased to be doing this interview with you, on may 29, 2014. That is a long time after the end of the war. So you will have to forgive any memory lapses i may encounter. Thank you, sir. Thank you very much again. Would you please share your birthday and birthplace. James my birthday is may 28, 1933, and that was in new york city. I was born in York Hospital in new york city. Yesterday was your birthday. How was it . James it was wonderful. My daughter was here. One of my grandchildren was here. He came early, and we went out to play golf, which was my first time playing golf, and over three years, because of the entry to my leg. Oh. James the cancer in my leg. It was
Birthday and birthplace . My birthday is may 28, 1933, and that was in new york city. Yesterday was your birthday. How was it . My daughter was here, my grandchildren were here. It was my first time playing golf in over three years because of the injury to my leg, the cancer in the leg so it was a very, very wonderful birthday to spend with them. Again, happy birthday. Thank you. Please tell me about your family background, the school you went through. It must be in new york city, right . In new york city, yes. I went to a school now called the Fashion Institute of technology what do you mean . You were in fashion . I tried but i never worked at it at all. I cant sew a button on now, but yes. And then i went into the marine corp when i was 19 years old. The war in korea was going on and it was a calling. I had always wanted to be in the military. I had cousins and uncles and a godfather that served in the military during world war i and world war ii. And so korea was my opportunity to
My name is james sharp. When i was in korea i was marine pfg. And im very pleased to be doing on mayterview with you, 29, 2014. That is a long time after the end of the war. So you will have to forgive any memory lapses i may encounter. Thank you, sir. Thank you very much again. Would you please share your birthday and birthplace. 28,es my birthday is may 1933, in new york city. I was born in York Hospital in new york city. Yesterday was your birthday. How was it . James it was wonderful. My daughter was here and one of my grandchildren was here. He came early and we went out to play golf, which was my first time playing golf, and over of thears, because entry to my leg. Oh. Es the cancer in my like. Leg. It was a very wonderful birthday. Thank you. Please tell me about your family background, the school you went to. In york city . James in new york city, yes. I want to a school that is now called the Fashion Institute of technology. You are in Fashion Institute . James i tried but i n
Encounter. Thank you, sir. Thank you very much, again. And would you please share your birthday and birth place . My birthday is may 28th, 1933, and that was in new york city. I was born in New York Hospital in new york city. Yesterday was your birthday. Yes, it was. How was it . Oh, it was wonderful. My daughter was here. One of my grandchildren was here. In fact, he came early and we went out to play golf which was my first time playing golf in over three years because of the injury to my leg. Oh. The cancer in the leg. So, it was a very, very wonderful birthday to spend with them. Again, happy birthday. Thank you. Please, tell me about your family background, the school you went to. It must be in new york city, right . In new york city, yes. I went to a school thats now called Fashion Institute of technology, and then i went on to what do you mean . You were in Fashion Institute . I tried, but i never worked at it at all. I cant sew a button on now. But, yes. And then i went into th