11 interesting facts about black soldiers who served in the American army since 1775

During WWI, 367, 710 African Americans were drafted and roughly 40,000 served in the segregated military.

More than 20,000 served overseas. An estimated 750 servicemen died in combat, and another 5,000 were wounded, according to the Smithsonian.

During #WWI, 367, 710 African Americans were drafted and roughly 400,00 served in the still segregated military. More than 200,00 served overseas. An estimated 750 servicemen died in combat, and another 5,000 were wounded. #VeteransDay #APeoplesJourney pic.twitter.com/oW6eVMDNDw

— Smithsonian NMAAHC (@NMAAHC) November 11, 2018