Serving on the USS Mason: Breaking Racial Barriers in the U.S. Navy
Date Created:
2011
Description:
World War II veteran Merwin Peters shares the history of the USS Mason and describes his experiences as an African-American sailor serving just prior to military desegregation. Frequent references are made to Mary Pat Kelly, whose 1995 book "Proudly We Served: The Men of the USS Mason" brought the story of the Mason and her crew to public attention.
Location:
United States -- Illinois -- Naval Station Great Lakes
Source:
University of Washington Tacoma Community History Project