On May 8, 1945, Nazi Germany officially surrendered to the Allied Forces, marking Victory in Europe Day (V-E Day) and the end of World War II in Europe. While crowds cheered across the U.S. and Europe, over one million African American soldiers who had served in segregated units were often left out of the national narrative. Despite fighting heroically in battles like the Battle of the Bulge and serving in critical roles as engineers, pilots, and medics, Black troops returned home to continued discrimination and limited recognition. V-E Day stands as a powerful reminder of both their patriotism and the racial injustice they faced, even in victory.
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