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The Afro design honors their African American identity and the cultural pride that sustained them through the challenges of racial segregation and discrimination in the military.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMore than 20,000 Black men trained at Montford Point between 1942 and 1949, serving with distinction in the Pacific Theater of World War II and in the Korean War. They overcame racial segregation, discrimination, and enormous institutional obstacles to earn the title of United States Marine, and their extraordinary service helped pave the way for the desegregation of the U.S. Armed Forces by President Truman in 1948. In 2012, Congress awarded the Montford Point Marines the Congressional Gold Medal, the nation's highest civilian honor, in recognition of their extraordinary service and sacrifice. This t-shirt honors their legacy as the First to Fight Prejudice in the Marine Corps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfro First to Fight Prejudice Design - Bold tribute to the Montford Point Marines as the first African Americans to serve in the U.S. Marine Corps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium T-Shirt Construction - Comfortable, high-quality fabric designed for everyday wear and cultural expression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-Over Sublimation Print - Vivid, detailed tribute graphics that never fade or crack with regular use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom Made-to-Order - Each shirt individually crafted with deep respect for the military legacy it honors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnisex Comfortable Fit - Cut designed for all body types and genders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight Breathable Fabric - Perfect for year-round casual wear and commemorative events\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConversation-Starting Design - Sparks important discussions about the Montford Point Marines' extraordinary legacy as the First to Fight Prejudice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis Montford Point Marines Afro t-shirt is ideal for Black History Month events and military commemorations, Veterans Day and Memorial Day observances honoring Black military service, Juneteenth and African American heritage celebrations, gifting to veterans, military history enthusiasts, and civil rights advocates, and anyone who wants to honor the first Black Marines with a bold, wearable tribute to their status as the First to Fight Prejudice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy African Pride Shop\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt African Pride Shop, we are passionate about celebrating the stories of African American military heroes. This Montford Point Marines Afro First to Fight Prejudice T-Shirt is our tribute to the first Black Marines and the extraordinary legacy they created at Montford Point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMachine wash cold with similar colors. Tumble dry on low heat or hang dry for best results. Do not bleach. 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