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Black History Month is celebrated annually in February. It is a time for all of us to reflect on the many contributions African-Americans have made to the American way of life. In recognition of National Black History Month, the U.S. Government Printing Office offers for sale the following publications focusing on some of the important events involving African-Americans.
Publisher: Defense Dept., Army, Center of Military History Description: Tells the story of the Colored Troops recruitment, organization, and service. The broad focus is on every theater of the Civil War and its concentration on what black soldiers actually contributed to Union victory. Tells what they actually did as soldiers during the war. Examines the Colored Troops'formation, training, and operations during the entire span of their service, and in every theater of the war in which they served. It underscores the unique nature of their contributions both to Union victory and to their own liberation. Year/Pages: 2011: 572 p.; ill.
Price:
$58.00
Publisher: Interior Dept., National Park Service, Southeast Region Description: Provides activities for children ages 5-12 to learn about the history of the Underground Railroad and the Emancipation Proclamation. Year/Pages: 2011: 20 p.; ill.
Price:
$6.00
Publisher: Defense Dept., Army, Corps of Engineers, Office of History Description: Chronicles the training and battlefield experiences of the 1321st regiment, an African American regiment which served in Europe during World War. It provides many black and white photographs to help document this important history. Year/Pages: 2009: 124 p.; ill.
Price:
$15.00
Publisher: Commission on Civil Rights Description: CThis report was prepared by the United States Commission on Civil Rights. A panel of experts briefed members of the Commission on April 4, 2008 regarding the evidence for economic loss and job opportunity costs to black workers attributable to illegal immigration. The panelists also described non-economic factors contributing to the depression of black wages and employment rates. Based on that discussion, the Commission developed the findings and recommendations that are included in this report. Year/Pages: 2010: 88 p.
Price:
$15.00
Publisher: National Archives and Records Administration, Office of the Federal Register Description: Published by the Office of the Federal Register in high quality casebound hardcover editions, The Public Papers of the President covers six months of the public life of the President, including his public writings, addresses, remarks, and official photographs. The authoritative record of a presidency, The Public Papers are a must-have for libraries, historians, scholars, researchers, political supporters, pundits, and the public. Year/Pages: 2010: 1090 p. + 8 col. plates.
Price:
$127.00
Publisher: General Services Administration; and Government Printing Office Description: Color portrait measures 8x10 in. Portrait shows President Obama standing next to the American flag. Year/Pages: 2009: Portrait, 8x10 in.
Price:
$6.75
Publisher: General Services Administration; and Government Printing Office Description: Color portrait measures 20x24 in. Portrait shows President Obama standing next to the American flag. Copies of this portrait are displayed in lobbies of U.S. Federal buildings. Year/Pages: 2009: Portrait, 20x24 in.
Price:
$18.00
Publisher: House, Office of the Clerk, Office of History and Preservation Description: Provides a comprehensive history of the more than 120 African Americans who have served in the United States Congress. Written for a general audience, this book contains a profile of each African-American Member, including notables such as Hiram Revels, Joseph Rainey, Oscar De Priest, Adam Clayton Powell, Shirley Chisholm, Gus Hawkins, and Barbara Jordan. Individual profiles are introduced by contextual essays that explain major events in congressional and U.S. history. Year/Pages: 2008: 803 p.; ill.
Price:
$54.00
Publisher: Interior Dept., National Park Service, Division of Cultural Resources, Boston National Historical Park Description: Describes the significant part played by blacks and Native Americans at the beginning of the American Revolution. Year/Pages: 2005: 268 p.; ill. Price: $23.00
Publisher: Defense Dept., Air Force, Air Force History and Museums Program Description: Describes relations between white and black Americans in the Army Air Forces during World War II. Through confrontation with black and white liberal groups, the Army Air Forces learned that active commitment, vital leadership, and equal opportunity produced a more viable military organization than segregation and unequal treatment. Year/Pages: 2004: 60 p.; ill.
Price:
$1.75
Publisher: Interior Dept., National Park Service, Division of Publications Description: Describes the many ways that blacks took to escape slavery in the southern United States before Civil War. This handbook draws together court records, buildings, letters, and memories as well as the research of historians. This publication may also be purchased at $262.00 per 100 copies when mailed to one address. Year/Pages: 1997: 88 p.; ill.
Price:
$10.00
Publisher: Interior Dept., National Park Service Description: Provides a brief history of Slavery in America from 1450 to 1865 and describes how slaves were brought to freedom through the Underground Railroad. Year/Pages: 1996: Folder; ill.
Price:
$3.00
Publisher: Defense Dept., Army, Center of Military History Description: Discusses the evolution of the services' racial policies and practices between World War II and 1965 during the period when black servicemen and women were integrated into the Nation's military units. Year/Pages: 1981: 647 p.
Price:
$35.50
Publisher: Defense Dept., Army, Center of Military History Description: Describes the black soldier's experience during World War II, including a detailed account of the effect of segregated service on the morale and performance of black units. The study concludes with an analysis of the partially integrated service of black infantry platoons on the European front in the last months of the war. Year/Pages: 1966: 700 p.; ill.
Price:
$62.00
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