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Lesson Plan: Tuskegee Airmen, World War II

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6-89-12Lesson PlansWorld War IIAudience Group
2025-03-21
From 1941 to 1946, nearly 1,000 African American military pilots completed their training in Tuskegee, Alabama.
More than 350 of them served overseas during World War II; 84 lost their lives. Despite facing segregation and discrimination, the Tuskegee Airmen were recognized for their skills and valor and continue to be honored today.

Resources include a PowerPoint slide deck and handout. Students learn about the Tuskegee Airmen and make connections to their prior knowledge in order to explore the significance of this celebrated military unit in historical and cultural context.

  • One class period, 15-20 minutes total