Ethnic minorities served in the US armed forces during World War II. All citizens were equally subject to the draft. All minorities were given the same rate of pay. The 16 million men and women in the services included over 1 million African Americans, along with 33,000+ Japanese-Americans,[1] 20,000+ Chinese Americans,[2] more than 20,000 American Indians,[3] and 16,000 Filipino-Americans. About 65,034 Puerto Ricans[4] served as well as about 500,000 Mexican-Americans[5] (both white and mestizo) and smaller numbers of other Hispanics. Group totals for European ethnic groups were not tabulated. They were released from service in 1945-46 on equal terms, and were eligible for the GI Bill and other veterans benefits on a basis of equality. Many veterans, having learned organizational skills, and become more alert to the nationwide situation of their group, became active in civil rights activities after the war.[6]Tbh wit yuh G Ion even know♂️
