Black Troops in World War I Frame Color:Silver President Roosevelt wanted to see

President Roosevelt wanted to see for himself the Panama Canal

" because of the Bambino's great ability to draw crowds with his mighty homers

the place needs a good turning-out

the Empire State Building remains a beacon in the city's skyline

and the Chrysler Building

Black Troops in World War I Frame Color:Silver President Roosevelt wanted to seeAfrican American soldiers arrive in a port in France in October 1918 during World War I. More than 350,000 African Americans served in segregated units during the war, though largely relegated to support roles. Many eagerly volunteered, however, and the all Black 369th Infantry Regiment, known as the "Harlem Hellfighters," served notably on the front lines in France for six months against the Germans. African American troops often had to fight for