The U.S. Army Air Corps activated the 100th Pursuit Squadron at Tuskegee Institute, marking the official beginning of the Tuskegee Airmen program. As the first all-African American flying unit in the U.S. military, the squadron would go on to serve with distinction during World War II, particularly in England and across Europe. Their success challenged racial stereotypes and paved the way for the desegregation of the U.S. Armed Forces.
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