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- Title
The Kokura Incident as the Civil Rights Movement.
- Authors
Toru Kiuchi
- Abstract
The article discusses the Kokura Incident during the Korean War, presenting it as a pivotal moment leading to the integration of the U.S. Army. It explores the historical context, the 24th Infantry Regiment's experiences, and the broader impact on the Civil Rights Movement. Topics include the regiment's history, the effects of Executive Order 9981, and the Cold War's influence on racial dynamics within the military.
- Subjects
KOKURA-shi (Japan); KOREAN War, 1950-1953; CIVIL rights movements; COLD War, 1945-1991; AFRICAN American military personnel; MILITARY history
- Publication
Valley Voices: A Literary Review, 2023, Vol 23, Issue 2, p66
- ISSN
1553-7668
- Publication type
Article