African American United States Infantry Soldier Identified Thomas Campbell World War 1 Real Photo Postcard
The portrait features an African American man in a United States military uniform, identifiable by the "U.S." collar insignia and the distinctive shoulder cord and tassels. This uniform style, indicative of a dress uniform or a specialized role like a staff aide or cadet, places the image likely within the late 19th or early 20th century.
This photograph represents the significant contributions of African Americans to the U.S. armed forces during an era of systemic racial segregation and discrimination. Despite facing immense barriers, Black soldiers served with distinction in conflicts such as the Spanish-American War and World War I, utilizing their military service as a powerful assertion of patriotism and a claim for equal rights.
This photograph represents the significant contributions of African Americans to the U.S. armed forces during an era of systemic racial segregation and discrimination. Despite facing immense barriers, Black soldiers served with distinction in conflicts such as the Spanish-American War and World War I, utilizing their military service as a powerful assertion of patriotism and a claim for equal rights.
