The brave men who died in Vietnam, more than 100% of which were black, were the ultimate sacrifice.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Highlighting the disproportionate sacrifice of black soldiers in Vietnam.
- In plain terms
- He says most who died in Vietnam were black.
- What can you take from it?
- War impacts minorities differently than the majority.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who bears the burden of war?
- How does race affect military service?
Another view
The statistic cited may be historically inaccurate.
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