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Originally Posted by Thematic-Device
The direct command of that was under patton who is also considered a hero for the United States. But the statue is not outside DC, the statue is in South Korea. What he did in the US, and the black marks he has on his record, has little to do with what he did in South Korea.
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Patton was a brute but one of the greatest heroes in this countries short history. He had his share of problems--but he excelled in other areas where others failed. One of who was the use of African American soldiers.
--Men, you're the first Negro tankers to ever fight in the American Army. I would never have asked for you if you weren't good. I have nothing but the best in my Army. I don't care what color you are as long as you go up there and kill those Kraut sons of bitches. Everyone has their eyes on you and is expecting great things from you. Most of all your race is looking forward to you. Don't let them down and damn you, don't let me down![5]
—George S. Patton, The 761st "Black Panther" Tank Battalion in World War II"---