The Golden Thirteen: Recollections of the First Black Naval Officers

In early 1944, 12 of 16 enlisted man passed a crash course for Naval officer candidacy and were commissioned as ensigns; one more made warrant officer. But all of them made history, as the U.S. Navy's first African-American officers on active duty. Known as the Golden Thirteen, they are true pioneers in military history. This book profiles this courageous group and recalls in their own words how each maintained his dignity, pride and humor, in the face of prejudice and condescension. How each took pride in his commission, whether relegated to menial tasks or choosing a civilian career over Navy life. Black and white photos.

Stillwell, Paul

Diane Books Publishing Company

Battleship New Jersey: An Illustrated History

History

Military

Naval_Institute_Press

A history of the ship from keel-laying in 1914, based heavily upon some hundred interviews with crewmen, and upon official documents. Abundant photos. A useful remembrance of the ship that, more than any other, changed the character of the modern warship. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

Battleship Arizona: An Illustrated History

Americas

Naval Inst Pr

The author, a former crew member of the New Jersey, gives an operational history of the only U.S. battleship to participate in three wars and provides an inside perspective of warship life

In January 1944, sixteen black enlisted men gathered at the Great Lakes Naval Training Station in Illinois to begin a cram course that would turn them into the U.S. Navy's first African American officers on active duty. The men believed that if they failed they would set back the course of racial justice, so they banded together and all sixteen passed the course. Twelve were commissioned as ensigns and a thirteenth was made a warrant officer. Years later, these pioneers came to be known as the Golden Thirteen, but at the outset they were treated more as pariahs than pioneers. Often denied the privileges and respect routinely accorded white naval officers, they were given menial assignments unworthy of their abilities and training. Yet despite this discrimination, these inspirational young men broke new ground and opened the door for generations to come. In 1986, oral historian Paul Stillwell began recording the memories of the surviving members of the Golden Thirteen. He also interviewed three white officers who served with and supported the efforts of these men during World War II. This book collects their stories.

Africa

Tantor Media, Inc.

The Golden Thirteen: Recollections of the First Black Naval Officers, Library Edition

Spectacular color photographs and a lively text tell the story of the submarine in this companion volume to a four-part documentary television series produced by the Discovery Channel. Generally following the program's format, the book significantly amplifies the subject, both for longtime fans and for those whose interest in submarines has been piqued by recent events. The pictures and commentary provided here vividly capture the feel of being on board and underwater and offer a rare insider's view of the challenges, pressures, and excitement unique to submariners. Readers join a dangerous World War II patrol in the Pacific, a modern-day cruise to secret destinations, and an unprecedented tour of the world's largest submarine, a Russian "Typhoon," seen by few Westerners. The photography is the work of two masters of the craft: Yogi Kaufman, a professional photographer and retired admiral in the U.S. Navy who brings nearly forty years of submarine experience to the project, and his son, Steve Kaufman, a noted outdoor photographer who has been shooting images of submarines and their crews periodically over the past four years. Contributing a historical perspective to the book is Paul Stillwell, a naval historian and former naval officer who has demonstrated his feel for ships and their men in previous books. In addition to the Kaufman's photographs there are several rarely seen World War II color photos by Edward Steichen and paintings of the early days of submarine warfare. The submarine's development, its successes in various conflicts since its invention, the influence of Admiral Rickover and others on its development, and its effectiveness as an instrument of national policy are all high-lighted in this book. But the spotlight is centered squarely on the crews, and their selection, training, and performance received deserved attention.

Sharks of Steel

Kaufman, Yogi

An impressive "promotional" book (thus the low price). The author is director of the history division, U.S. Naval Institute. The book consists largely of photos (most b&amp;w). The text covers politics (funding), a little design and construction, and much combat. Oversize: 14x11

Battleships

Metro_Books

Breathtaking paintings by the most respected aviation and military artists preserve the moment when the aircraft carrier became the cornerstone of naval warfare. Begin with the earliest demonstrations of planes flying from and landing on ships, and the carrier's evolution in the period between the wars. The British, Japanese, and US fleets all obtained true carriers, with their numbers growing wildly by World War II. Written, with gripping historical anecdotes, by a renowned military historian.

Carrier War: Aviation Art of World War II

Friedman

In January 1944 sixteen black enlisted men gathered at the Great Lakes Naval Training Station in Illinois to begin a cram course that would turn them into the U.S. Navy's first African-American officers on active duty. The men believed they could set back the course of racial justice if they failed and banded together so all would succeed. Despite the demanding pace, all sixteen passed the course. Twelve were commissioned as ensigns and a thirteenth was made a warrant officer. Years later these pioneers came to be known as the Golden Thirteen, but at the outset they were treated more as pariahs than pioneers. Often denied the privileges and respect routinely accorded white naval officers, they were given menial assignments unworthy of their abilities and training. Yet despite this discrimination, these inspirational young men broke new ground and opened the door for generations to come. 
In 1986, oral historian Paul Stillwell began recording the memories of the eight surviving members of the Golden Thirteen. Later he interviewed three white officers who served with and supported the efforts of the men during World War II. This book collects the stories of those eleven men. Introduced by Colin L. Powell, they tell in dramatic fashion what it was like to be a black American.

The Golden Thirteen: Recollections of the First Black Naval Officers (Bluejacket Paperback Series) (Bluejacket Books)

Biographies & Memoirs

Powell, Colin L.

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The Golden Thirteen: Recollections of the First Black Naval Officers

Battleship New Jersey: An Illustrated History

Battleship Arizona: An Illustrated History

Battleship New Jersey: An Illustrated History

The Golden Thirteen: Recollections of the First Black Naval Officers

The Golden Thirteen: Recollections of the First Black Naval Officers, Library Edition

Sharks of Steel

Battleships

Carrier War: Aviation Art of World War II

The Golden Thirteen: Recollections of the First Black Naval Officers (Bluejacket Paperback Series) (Bluejacket Books)