The Man Who Forced Presidents to Change America A. Philip Randolph used strategic protests to force FDR and Truman to desegregate the defense industry and military, paving the way for the Civil Rights Movement. #CivilRights #LaborHistory #BlackHistory #AmericanHistory A. Philip Randolph, civil rights, labor history, Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, Executive Order 8802, March on Washington, desegregation, FDR, Truman, Black history, American history | Black History Unfiltered

Reconciliation. Reflection. Remembrance. The USS Arizona and USS Missouri stand as powerful bookends to America's involvement in World War II, from the moment of attack to the moment of declared peace. At the Battleship Missouri Memorial, we honor the sacrifices and stories of the heroes who served aboard. Come explore the history. Help preserve the legacy. #USSMissouri #ExploreOahu #ExploreHawaii #Navy | Battleship Missouri Memorial

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She was the USS Indianapolis, a heavy cruiser forged in the fires of World War II — and destined to carry one of the most secret missions in naval history. #ww2 #navy #ship | I love Warships

The nickname "Lucky A" refers to the World War II battleship USS Alabama (BB-60) because it never lost a single crewman to enemy fire. In addition to being called the "Lucky A," it was also known as the "Mighty A" and "Heroine of the Pacific". The battleship served in both the Atlantic and Pacific theaters and is now a museum ship in Mobile, Alabama. Nickname origin: The name "Lucky A" was earned because the ship remained undamaged and had no casualties from enemy attacks during its service. Oth