Racial discrimination was so extreme that not a single African American received a Medal of Honor either during World War II or immediately after.

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During World War II, no African American service members were awarded the Medal of Honor. It wasn't until decades later, in 1997, that seven African American World War II veterans were awarded the Medal of Honor, after a review of their records.

Racial Discrimination Was So Extreme That Not a Single African