The Life Experiences of a World War II, Korea, and Vietnam Black American Army Veteran

About the Book

I gave considerable thought as to what the title of my autobiography should be. There was never any question that a portion of the title would read, “The Life Experiences of a World War II, Korea, and Vietnam ______? American Army Veteran”, but how would I be described in view of the many “race” descriptions the U.S. Census has used for the black citizens since the first census in 1790? Should I be described as a Colored, Black, Mulatto, Quadroon, Octoroon, African American, or Negro American Army Veterans? I chose BLACK as being the most descriptive term and, as James Brown said, I’m black and I’m proud!

My life experiences include a few race-related incidents that occurred before, during and after my military service. Each incident could have greatly influenced my overall attitude towards life, in general, and in an adverse manner, but fortunately did not.

                                                                                                     Q. Jarone Batson

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