"These patriotic women gave of themselves despite the bigotry of white military officials and hostile reactions...recalled the kinder treatment they received from the French." - Women and the Historical Enterprise in America (2004)"Hunton and Johnson had the longest active service of any black women in France...were greeted with cries of 'Ooh-la-la' from black soldiers." - American Patriots: The Story of Blacks in the Military (2002)"Provides insight...

The great thrilling, throbbing spirit of war did not reach the United States until that memorable spring of 1918. Then it came in a mighty tidal wave of vitalized force and energy. Our country, woefully late, was at last awakened to terrific speed. Great human cargoes and innumerable tons of supplies held transports and ships to their guards. Cities, towns and villages were suddenly transformed into great inspirational centers of war activity. Meanwhile we were watching the map of France, ...