World War II
In World War II, John W. Rogers was one of the original twenty-eight Black airmen recruited to the 99th Pursuit Squadron, also known as the Tuskegee Airmen. Rogers flew more than 120 missions in Europe.
Image Source: Photograph of Airman John W. Rogers in front of a plane, ca. 1941-1945, Chanute Air Museum
![T/Sgt. Kuwayama presenting President Truman with a check contributed by members of the 442nd for a memorial to President Roosevelt [Sept. 11, 1945]](/sites/default/files/styles/nav_card/public/2023-04/Kuwayama%20w_%20Truman%20.jpg?h=e7c29f1b&itok=X-eFtwLD)
