History of North America

What was the goal of League for Non-Violent Civil Disobedience Against Military Segregation?

The goal of the League for Non-Violent Civil Disobedience Against Military Segregation was to end racial segregation in the United States military. The League was founded in 1942 by a group of African American servicemen who were stationed at Fort Huachuca, Arizona. The group's first act of civil disobedience was a sit-in at the base mess hall. The protesters were arrested and court-martialed, but their actions drew national attention to the issue of racial segregation in the military. The League continued to organize protests and demonstrations throughout the 1940s and 1950s, and its efforts played a significant role in the eventual desegregation of the United States military.