Mary Eliza Mahoney was the first black professional nurse in America, and an active organizer among African American ... of blood plasma. During World War II alone, his work allowed blood storage ...

A demand for nurse-midwifery care emerged in the immediate aftermath of World War II. Initially ... who was still delivering a large number of African American women in the South.

The MASH concept was developed during World War II. In short, it was a mobile hospital ... Drew at the time was a leading medical researcher and also African-American. Drew is famous for his ...

ARLINGTON, Virginia (CNN)-- The honors were late but still well-received Wednesday for members of the first all-African-American, all-female unit to serve overseas in World War II. During the war ...

African American troops line up, National Archives The military's view toward African Americans during World War II reflected that of the wider American culture. According to a report commissioned ...