Desegregation Begins: The Road to Montford Point

When you trace the path of desegregation in the Marine Corps, you're looking at a journey defined by extraordinary resilience and relentless courage. From John Martin's pioneering role in the Revolutionary War to the tragic exclusion policies enacted by Congress in 1792, this history mirrors America's ongoing struggle with race and equality. Today's episode takes us through centuries of barriers and breakthroughs, revealing how prejudice shaped policy, yet never extinguished the courage of those determined to serve.