File:William Henry Johnson and Needham Roberts in the New York Times on May 21, 1918.png

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Bravery Of Negroes Told By Pershing. Two Men of Hayward's Regiment Fought 20 of Foe and Saved Their Comrades. Wounded, But Battled On. Commander's Communique Also Records the Death of Major Lufbery in Action. Washington, D.C.; May 20, 1918. General Pershing's communique today brought its best story, so far, of the valor and sacrifice of Americans in fighting in planes. It also gave eloquent testimony to the spirit of democracy that knows no race nor color. ...