STE. GENEVIEVE – The Tuskegee Airmen were a group of dedicated and determined young men
who selflessly volunteered as America’s first black military airmen in the United States Air Force (previously known as U.S. Army Air Corps (AAC)). The Airmen played a significant role during World War II, escorting bomber pilots across enemy lines during combat, and having one of the lowest loss records of all the escort fighter groups.
Chief Morcie Whitley, retired Air National Guard, currently serves as the President of the Heart of America Kansas City Tuskegee Airmen Chapter and is also a daughter of an original Tuskegee Airman, Morris Whitley. She’ll present the history of the Tuskegee Airmen (known as the Red Tails) and their importance in setting the stage for the integration of all men in the United States Military (1948).
This presentation is sponsored by Ste. Genevieve American Legion Post 150 and Ste. Genevieve Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2210.
The museum is also presenting a free showing of the critically-acclaimed movie Red Tails on Monday, November 11 at 3:30 p.m. in the museum theatre room for all veterans and museum members.