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Coffee and Chow

An African American messmen sits down to drink a cup of coffee
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Description: Drawing, Pen and Ink on Paper; By Thomas Hart Benton; 1944; Framed Dimensions 22H X 26W
Accession #: 88-159-BJ
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African Americans served in the submarine force in World War II and like their counter parts on ships they were Messmen and Stewards.

 
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  • People--African Americans
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  • Art
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  • World War II 1939-1945
Navy Communities
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