Jude's War: Black WWII Veterans and the G.I. Bill
Jude's War: Black WWII Veterans and the G.I. Bill
Jude’s Wars is the story of Jude, a Black World War II veteran who struggles to adapt to post-war life after returning to a country that doesn’t protect him the same way that he protected it. Jude’s Wars not only shows the plight of Black veterans who are harassed, lynched, and barred from receiving G.I. Bill benefits but also highlights their resilience as they fight for the rights they deserve. As Jude comes together with others from his community, he finds support and strength to join the Civil Rights Movement and lay the groundwork for equal rights for everyone. After reading this book, you will know how the experiences of Black veterans like Jude expose the contradictions of American democracy, demonstrate the resilience of marginalized communities, and connect World War II service to the broader fight for Civil Rights.
Details
28-page book
1 historian interview
15 workbook questions
For grades 8-12
