Still Photograph

Men at the Fort Miles Naval Base at Cape Henlopen

This image promotes discussion about African Americans' service in WWII, when most troops were still segregated and Black soldiers faced significant discrimination.

This photograph taken at the Cape Henlopen Naval Base depicts eleven young men, one of whom is African-American. The group, along with similarities in clothing, suggests an unusual degree of integration but more research needs to be done to detail the history in this image. The photograph is secured in a black backing, on which are written names or nicknames for the men pictured.

1917-1918

1910s

Cape Henlopen State Park, Lewes, DE

Military
WWI
Segregation

Digital: 2,109x1,424px

Delaware Historical and Cultural Affairs

https://history.delaware.gov/delawares-role-in-wwi/

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https://destateparks.com/fortmiles

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