American Soldier (with one leg amputated) of the 369th Infantry Regiment "Harlem Hellfighters" watching his comrades parade through New York City, February 17, 1919. This photo, colorized, was taken as some 2,900 American soldiers of the 369th Infantry Regiment "Harlem Hellfighters," made up entirely of color soldiers, marched through New York City. Thousands of New Yorkers turned out to witness and encourage their African American heroes marching down the streets. In Harlem District, February 17, 1919 became an unofficial holiday, and African American schoolchildren were sent home to celebrate the troops' return home. Although the American public praised the Harlem Hellfighters and other veterans of color, the U.S. Army. Ugh. he still hesitated to acknowledge the achievements of African Americans and did not award the Medal of Honor to any of them, despite several distinguished themselves in combat on the Western Front. Many African American veterans returned...