The official register of the 1st Rhode Island Regiment would list two hundred and twenty–five men, one hundred forty listed as “negro, mulatto, or mustee.” Many of the Native Americans who enlisted were from the Narragansett Nation.
Month: May 2021
The story recorded in Devotion showcases the best about humanity. Jesse and Tom were the finest America had to offer. Jesse’s determination to become a pilot is shining example of the determination that comes from following one’s dreams. Tom’s actions on December 4, 1951 are an example of the power of friendship. Hopefully, the film adaptation tells the story with the polish and finesse that it deserves. My prayers are with the production. May its success at the box office pave the way for more major films about the Korean War so that the veterans and fallen of “The Forgotten War” remain unforgotten.