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Author | : Mary Pat Kelly |
Publisher | : Naval Institute Press |
Total Pages | : 249 |
Release | : 2015-02-15 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1612518184 |
Few Americans know the history-changing story of the men of the USS Mason, the only African-American sailors to take a World War II warship into combat. At a time when most blacks in the Navy were relegated to stewards or laborers, the crew of the USS Mason escorted six convoys across the perilous North Atlantic, helped to win the Battle of the Atlantic and directly influenced President Harry S. Truman’s decision to integrate all of America’s armed forces. Recommended in 1944 for a commendation for their heroic actions during a violent storm, the Mason sailors finally received that commendation in 1995. The Navy further honored the men by naming a new destroyer (DDG 87) after the crew of the Mason. This book is the basis of an award-winning PBS documentary and the feature film Proud starring Ossie Davis. The USS Mason story is featured in The National Museum of African American History and Culture.
Author | : Mason (Destroyer escort : DDG-87) |
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Total Pages | : 135 |
Release | : 2003 |
Genre | : Naval ceremonies, honors, and salutes |
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Author | : James A. Dunn |
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Total Pages | : 184 |
Release | : 1996 |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
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Equally interesting, the diary reveals what it meant to be an African American in a white navy within a segregated American society, the shipboard tensions and the shipboard cooperation and sense of unity.
Author | : Mason (Guided missile destroyer : DDG-87) |
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Total Pages | : 88 |
Release | : 2011* |
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Author | : Richard A. Hulver |
Publisher | : Government Printing Office |
Total Pages | : 438 |
Release | : 2019-06-03 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 016095021X |
Dedicated to the Sailors and Marines who lost their lives on the final voyage of USS Indianapolis and to those who survived the torment at sea following its sinking. plus the crews that risked their lives in rescue ships. The USS Indianapolis (CA-35) was a decorated World War II warship that is primarily remembered for her worst 15 minutes. . This ship earned ten (10) battle stars for her service in World War II and was credited for shooting down nine (9) enemy planes. However, this fame was overshadowed by the first 15 minutes July 30, 1945, when she was struck by two (2) torpedoes from Japanese submarine I-58 and sent to the bottom of the Philippine Sea. The sinking of Indianapolis and the loss of 880 crew out of 1,196 --most deaths occurring in the 4-5 day wait for a rescue delayed --is a tragedy in U.S. naval history. This historical reference showcases primary source documents to tell the story of Indianapolis, the history of this tragedy from the U.S. Navy perspective. It recounts the sinking, rescue efforts, follow-up investigations, aftermath and continuing communications efforts. Included are deck logs to better understand the ship location when she sunk and testimony of survivors and participants. For additional historical publications produced by the U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command, please check out these resources here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/agency/naval-history-heritage-command Year 2016 marked the 71st anniversary of the sinking and another spike in public attention on the loss -- including a big screen adaptation of the story, talk of future films, documentaries, and planned expeditions to locate the wreckage of the warship.
Author | : Lorrine Alyce Garrison-boyd |
Publisher | : CreateSpace |
Total Pages | : 26 |
Release | : 2015-01-12 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 9781503049185 |
"USS Mason" is the true story of African American sailors who proudly served their country during WW II. The book was written to honor these men (especially the father of the author) and to also challenge as well as motivate young boys to do their best to be their best. Written and illustrated by two educators, the book was created especially for young readers and includes a helpful discussion guide. The discussion guide was designed to be used to gain further understanding of the story's message and to support the development of good morals and excellent character by each reader. The colorful illustrations also offer a unique insight into the historical, political and military elements of the story and the events that structured the experiences of these sailors. During World War II, the USS Mason was chosen to participate in combat during the worst storm of the North Atlantic in the twentieth century. While fulfilling its assignment, the men of the USS Mason faced dangerous uncertainties and when calls were sent for help, no escorts came to the Mason's assistance. The storm hindered the crewmen's safety with visibility dropping to zero. The ship's structure was pushed to its limit, resulting in the deck splitting as well as beams collapsing. At one point during the storm, the possibility of the ship sinking was inevitable. However, due to the perseverance of the crew, repairs were made and the sailors continued to provide aid to the convoy of which they were assigned. This book would be an excellent resource for individual readers and their fathers (or mentors) to read and explore together. The book could also be used as an activity assignment for specific groups designed to address and support the needs of young men challenged by different aspects of today's society. The book also includes a Biblical reference to the importance of seeking God's guidance.
Author | : Mason (Guided missile destroyer : DDG-87) |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 135 |
Release | : 2003 |
Genre | : Naval ceremonies, honors, and salutes |
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Author | : Theodore C. Mason |
Publisher | : Naval Institute Press |
Total Pages | : 260 |
Release | : 2013-01-15 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1612511562 |
Vigorous and highly readable, this portrait of the enlisted man's life aboard the U.S. battleship California depicts the devastation at Pearl Harbor from the hazardous vantage point of the open "birdbath" atop the mainmast.
Author | : Theodore C. Mason |
Publisher | : Naval Institute Press |
Total Pages | : 312 |
Release | : 2013-01-15 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1612512046 |
This view of the war from the mess deck of a fleet tug is far different from those written from a flag bridge vantage. A Navy radio man, Ted Mason recalls his years of action in the Pacific with candor and humor, offering perceptive evaluations of shipmates and exhibiting cool skepticism toward his leaders. The USS Pawnee rescued many ships during her 25-month tour of the South and Western Pacific, and this story of the heroics performed by her crew makes intriguing reading.
Author | : Mason (Guided missile destroyer : DDG-87) |
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Total Pages | : 87 |
Release | : 2014 |
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