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The Golden Thirteen: Recollections of the First Black Naval Officers (Bluejacket Paperback Series)

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Found out how the Seabees came to be through the wisdom of Mr. Knox and President Roosevlt by reading about The Golden Thirteen, someone saw the golden light when Christ and His disciples walked this earth and chose thirteen men to become a sybmol of things to come.

This book is particularly precious to me; learning more of the history of what these men experienced has been important to me and to my ability to encourage my grandson to be a responsible person in our society--given the sacrifices that were made by others, long gone. This historical accounting is not so very far from my lifetime, as I am aware of and in contact with some of the names of persons mentioned in this book.

The courage and determination of these men are astounding, as they traverse the undercurrents, undertow, and waves of racism in order to emerge the splendid officers they became.

This book was both upsetting and inspiring...a must read for all Minority Naval Officers to ensure that this type of history never repeats itself.

This book is one of my all time favorites. As a Navy retiree, the story and experiences of the Golden Thirteen greatened my appreciation for the rights and privileges I enjoyed and the honor I had serving my country.