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Lawmakers hear testimony supporting designation of fourth Thursday in March as Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day
Summary
Veterans, chapter leaders and community members urged the committee to recognize the Tuskegee Airmen with an annual commemoration day, citing local veterans, historical records and educational outreach opportunities.
Veterans, chapter leaders and community members asked the Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight on May 12 to designate the fourth Thursday in March as Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day to preserve local history and inspire future generations.
Speakers described Massachusetts connections to the Tuskegee Airmen — pilots and thousands of support personnel who trained and served in segregated units in World War II…
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