Statements (311)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:military_unit
gptkb:Boxer |
| gptkbp:advocated_for |
equal rights in the military
integration of the armed forces |
| gptkbp:aircraft_operated |
gptkb:P-51_Mustang
gptkb:B-25_Mitchell gptkb:P-40_Warhawk gptkb:P-47_Thunderbolt gptkb:B-24_Liberator |
| gptkbp:are_known_for |
their exceptional flying skills
|
| gptkbp:are_part_of |
gptkb:the_332nd_Fighter_Group
American cultural heritage the narrative of American resilience |
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:civil_aviation
gptkb:Tuskegee_Institute gptkb:332nd_Fighter_Group gptkb:United_States_Air_Force gptkb:Tuskegee_University gptkb:Red_Tails gptkb:military_history gptkb:99th_Fighter_Squadron gptkb:the_100th_Fighter_Squadron gptkb:the_15th_Air_Force gptkb:the_301st_Fighter_Squadron gptkb:the_Red_Tails gptkb:the_332nd_Fighter_Group gptkb:the_99th_Fighter_Squadron African American history Civil Rights history World War II history aviation education the 302nd Fighter Squadron |
| gptkbp:awarded_for |
gptkb:Gold_Medal
gptkb:Distinguished_Flying_Cross |
| gptkbp:awarded_to |
Distinguished Flying Crosses
the Presidential Unit Citation |
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Gold_Medal
gptkb:Distinguished_Flying_Cross gptkb:Presidential_Unit_Citation |
| gptkbp:challenges |
discrimination
|
| gptkbp:collaborated_with |
other Allied air forces
|
| gptkbp:combat_theater |
gptkb:European_Theater_of_Operations
gptkb:Mediterranean_Theater_of_Operations |
| gptkbp:commemorated_by |
gptkb:memorials
gptkb:historical_markers gptkb:statues various memorials annual events and celebrations |
| gptkbp:commemoration |
gptkb:Tuskegee_Airmen_National_Historic_Site
gptkb:educational_programs scholarships for students annual reunions National Tuskegee Airmen Memorial |
| gptkbp:composed_of |
African American pilots
|
| gptkbp:contributed_to |
gptkb:Civil_Rights_Movement
desegregation of the military Allied victory in World War II desegregation of the U. S. military the desegregation of the U. S. military |
| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:United_States
|
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
films and documentaries
inspired films and documentaries inspired educational programs inspired memorials and monuments inspired books and literature |
| gptkbp:depicted_in |
films and documentaries
|
| gptkbp:disbanded |
1946
|
| gptkbp:dissolved |
1946
|
| gptkbp:escorted |
bombers during missions
|
| gptkbp:established |
legacy of excellence
|
| gptkbp:famous_for |
escorting bombers
red tails |
| gptkbp:featured_in |
gptkb:documentaries
gptkb:films exhibits films and documentaries history books |
| gptkbp:formed |
1941
|
| gptkbp:fought_against |
gptkb:Axis_powers
civil rights Racial segregation in the military |
| gptkbp:fought_in |
gptkb:European_Theater_of_Operations
gptkb:World_War_II |
| gptkbp:has_achieved |
distinguished service
unit citations over 15,000 sorties distinguished flying crosses air medals over 100 enemy aircraft destroyed high success rate in combat over 150 Distinguished Flying Crosses |
| gptkbp:has_connection_to |
gptkb:the_National_Museum_of_the_U._S._Air_Force
the African American experience in WWII the Civilian Pilot Training Program |
| gptkbp:has_impact_on |
civil rights legislation
social justice movements U. S. Air Force policy public perception of African Americans the integration of the U. S. military |
| gptkbp:has_influenced |
aviation policies
|
| gptkbp:has_inspired |
gptkb:educational_programs
scholarships for minority students the creation of aviation programs for youth the establishment of aviation scholarships. |
| gptkbp:has_legacy |
inspiring diversity in the military
|
| gptkbp:has_members |
ground crew and support personnel
over 1,000 pilots ground crew and support staff |
| gptkbp:has_role |
U. S. military history
|
| gptkbp:have_been_honored_by |
military and civilian awards
|
| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Tuskegee_Army_Airfield
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
symbol of racial integration in the military
|
| gptkbp:honors |
gptkb:Gold_Medal
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Tuskegee Airmen
|
| gptkbp:included |
gptkb:100th_Fighter_Squadron
gptkb:332nd_Fighter_Group gptkb:Pilot gptkb:301st_Fighter_Squadron gptkb:99th_Fighter_Squadron ground crew support personnel |
| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:civil_aviation
gptkb:Alliance gptkb:U._S._military_desegregation gptkb:STEM_education gptkb:Civil_Rights_Movement aviation policies military training programs future generations of aviators diversity in the military aviation education initiatives future generations of pilots African American military service future generations of African American pilots military policy changes aviation careers for minorities the development of military aviation tactics public perception of African Americans in the military integration of the U. S. Armed Forces the establishment of the Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site the integration of the U. S. Armed Forces air force policies on race aviation industry diversity civilian aviation opportunities public perception of African Americans in military |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Civil_Rights_Movement
|
| gptkbp:influenced_policy_changes_in |
U. S. military integration
|
| gptkbp:inspired |
gptkb:Civil_Rights_Movement
future generations of aviators young pilots future generations of pilots future generations of African American pilots the film ' Red Tails' the establishment of the Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site the creation of scholarships for minority students the establishment of the Air Force Academy the formation of the Black Pilots of America. the creation of the Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site the formation of other African American units the creation of the Tuskegee University |
| gptkbp:involved_in |
cultural events
leadership training parades scholarships training programs youth programs community outreach community outreach programs educational initiatives mentorship programs air superiority missions exhibitions aviation research commemorative events international missions historical preservation efforts public speaking engagements strategic bombing campaigns escort missions bombing missions ground support missions air defense missions air combat missions training programs for pilots mentorship of young aviators training of new pilots advocacy for equal rights in the military |
| gptkbp:is_a_foundation_for |
preserving their legacy
|
| gptkbp:is_a_subject_of |
historical reenactments
numerous books and articles |
| gptkbp:is_active_in |
gptkb:World_War_II
|
| gptkbp:is_associated_with |
the Red Tails nickname
|
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
gptkb:media
gptkb:books gptkb:Black_History_Month African American history national holidays parades parades and events annual events and memorials annual events and commemorations parades and commemorations their courage and determination |
| gptkbp:is_featured_in |
historical documentaries
the film ' Red Tails' textbooks and curricula |
| gptkbp:is_recognized_by |
gptkb:the_U._S._Congress
various organizations President Harry S. Truman military history books various memorials and monuments their role in the integration of the U. S. Armed Forces their combat achievements their contributions to air combat tactics their role in the fight against fascism |
| gptkbp:is_recognized_for |
gptkb:leadership
gptkb:Public_service bravery excellence |
| gptkbp:is_remembered_for |
their contributions to aviation history
|
| gptkbp:is_represented_in |
African American contributions to aviation
|
| gptkbp:is_trained_in |
aviation skills
|
| gptkbp:known_for |
excellence in combat
exceptional performance in combat their distinctive red tails red-tailed aircraft their red-tailed aircraft their distinctive red tails on aircraft |
| gptkbp:legacy |
gptkb:Civil_Rights_Movement
featured in educational curricula community service and outreach programs influenced future generations of pilots leadership and mentorship celebrated in annual events and commemorations contributed to the desegregation of the military recognized for their bravery and skill excellence and bravery |
| gptkbp:legislation |
military integration policies
|
| gptkbp:mission |
escort missions
bombing missions |
| gptkbp:motto |
' The Few, The Proud, The Brave'
|
| gptkbp:notable_for |
being the first African American military aviators in the U. S. Armed Forces
being the first all-black military aviators in the United States combat missions in World War II |
| gptkbp:notable_member |
gptkb:Lee_Archer
gptkb:Eugene_Bullard gptkb:Benjamin_O._Davis_Jr. gptkb:George_Roberts gptkb:Charles_Mc_Gee |
| gptkbp:notable_members |
gptkb:George_S._Roberts
gptkb:Benjamin_O._Davis_Jr. gptkb:Charles_Mc_Gee gptkb:Lemuel_R._Custis gptkb:Herbert_E._Carter |
| gptkbp:number_of_aircraft_destroyed |
over 260 enemy aircraft
|
| gptkbp:number_of_medals_awarded |
over 150 Distinguished Flying Crosses
|
| gptkbp:number_of_members |
approximately 1,000
|
| gptkbp:number_of_missions |
over 15,000
|
| gptkbp:operates |
gptkb:Italy
gptkb:North_Africa |
| gptkbp:operates_in |
gptkb:Boeing_B-17_Flying_Fortress
gptkb:European_Theater_of_Operations gptkb:P-51_Mustang gptkb:B-25_Mitchell gptkb:P-47_Thunderbolt |
| gptkbp:operational_period |
gptkb:World_War_II
|
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
|
| gptkbp:participated_in |
gptkb:European_Theater_of_Operations
gptkb:Mediterranean_Theater_of_Operations air shows air raids escort missions over 15,000 sorties |
| gptkbp:portrayed_by |
actors in films
|
| gptkbp:post-war_influence |
integration of the U. S. military
|
| gptkbp:provides_support_for |
gptkb:Allied_forces
|
| gptkbp:provides_training_for |
gptkb:U._S._Army_Air_Corps
aviation and aircraft maintenance |
| gptkbp:received |
gptkb:Distinguished_Flying_Cross
numerous awards honorary degrees numerous awards and honors numerous accolades numerous awards and decorations distinguished flying crosses air medals |
| gptkbp:received_the_congressional_gold_medal |
gptkb:2007
|
| gptkbp:recognition |
from President Harry S. Truman
|
| gptkbp:recognized_by |
gptkb:Gold_Medal
gptkb:U._S._government gptkb:the_National_Park_Service gptkb:Civil_Rights_Movement historical societies international organizations military organizations various organizations and institutions |
| gptkbp:served_in |
gptkb:European_Theater_of_Operations
gptkb:World_War_II |
| gptkbp:service |
first African American pilots in the U. S. military
|
| gptkbp:significance |
first African American military aviators in the U. S. Armed Forces
|
| gptkbp:significant_event |
gptkb:Battle_of_Anzio
|
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:332nd_Fighter_Group
gptkb:477th_Bombardment_Group |
| gptkbp:training |
gptkb:Tuskegee_Institute
gptkb:Tuskegee_Army_Airfield |
| gptkbp:training_programs |
gptkb:Tuskegee_Institute
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| gptkbp:was_a_pioneer_in |
gptkb:civil_aviation
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| gptkbp:was_supported_by |
gptkb:the_NAACP
|
| gptkbp:were_primarily_composed_of |
African American pilots
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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