History, 12.06.2020 21:57 jadahilbun01

Read the quote by President George W. Bush, honoring the Tuskegee Airmen in 2007. These men in our presence felt a special sense of urgency. They were fighting two wars: One was in Europe, and the other took place in the hearts and minds of our citizens. That's why we're here. The white commander of the Tuskegee airfield was once asked—with all seriousness—how do African Americans fly?—reflecting the ignorance of the times, they said, how do African Americans fly? He said, "Oh, they fly just like everybody else flies—stick and rudder.

What were the “two wars” that were fought by the Tuskegee Airmen during World War II?
the wars against Germany in Europe and Japan in the Pacific
the wars to maintain superiority in the air and with naval forces at sea
the wars against discrimination at home and against the axis powers
the wars to mobilize the homefront and to liberate allies in other countries

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