Turner G. Blount, one of the original Montford Point Marines, shares his experiences as one of the first African American Marines during the 2nd Medical Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group Black History Month celebration aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 15, 2013. Blount and the other Montford Point Marines fought through the barriers of segregation and helped pave the way for African Americans in the Marine Corps.
Date Taken: | 02.15.2013 |
Date Posted: | 02.20.2013 14:34 |
Photo ID: | 870263 |
VIRIN: | 130215-M-ZB219-353 |
Resolution: | 3366x5101 |
Size: | 7.2 MB |
Location: | CAMP LEJEUNE, NORTH CAROLINA, US |
Web Views: | 26 |
Downloads: | 5 |
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