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Fort Des Moines honors only WWI Black officer training site with new historic marker

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In 1917, Fort Des Moines held the first and only Black officer training during World War I. All 1,200 soldiers will be honored Saturday, June 14.

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In 1917, Fort Des Moines held the first and only Black officer training during World War I. All 1,200 soldiers will be honored Saturday, June 14.

21 hours ago·Des Moines, United States

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Des Moines Register broke the news in Des Moines, United States 21 hours ago on Saturday, June 14, 2025.

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