Article: TO BE EQUAL: MY COUNTRY TIS OF THEE


Tennessee TRIBUNE, The
11-20-1996
TO BE EQUAL: MY COUNTRY TIS OF THEE.

My country tis of thee Sweet Land of Liberty Of thee I sing

In the United States of today, millions readily cheer an African-American general whose stellar record in war time and adroit maneuvering of the corridors of civilian power in Washington have propelled him to the status of a potential future contender for our nation's Presidency. But in this month when we pay special homage to the service those in the military have given and the sacrifices they've made it is well to remember that for nearly two centuries little honor was accorded those Americans of African descent who had pledged their lives to defend the United ...

Related newspaper, magazine, and journal articles:

 
 
Newsweek Harper's Magazine The Washington Post Chicago Tribune Crain's Chicago Business PRNewswire Pediatric News The Nation Advertising Age The Economist (US) A FREE trial gives you access to over 80 million articles! Access over 6,500 publications with a FREE trial!