In the early months of 1945, the long and bitter struggle against Nazi Germany reached a decisive stage. Allied forces launched a massive assault on the Rhineland as they prepared to push into the heart of the Third Reich. With the heavy casualties suffered by white soldiers at the Battle of the Bulge, black soldiers, for the first time, played a major combat role. And Sergeant Eddie Carter was right in the thick of the battle, serving in the 12th Armored Division under Patton, as he fought to secure the Rhine and stop the Nazis in their tracks. With a zealous fearlessness, Carter single-handedly captured several Germans and secured reconnaissance that would be critical in capturing Speyer. His efforts would win him. a Distinguished Service Cross. But it wasn't until fifty-two years later that Carter was awarded the Medal of Honor.
Here is the untold story of why the American government not only withheld Carter's much due recognition but why they also denied him -- one of the most decorated black American soldiers in WWII -- the opportunity to reenlist. And here, too, is the inspiring story of the valiant Carter family -- from the moving courtship of Eddie and his wife, Mildred, to the family's unrelenting efforts to get the American government to apologize and own up to the racism and McCarthyism that fueled years of deceit and bigotry.

Honoring Sergeant Carter: Redeeming a Black World War II Hero's Legacy

History

Allene Carter

Robert L. Allen

Americas

Amistad

Reluctant reformers;: Racism and social reform movements in the United States, (A Doubleday Anchor book)

Politics & Social Sciences

Sociology

Anchor Press

Whether they are well-known or long-forgotten, the stories of women throughout the Bible are among the most remarkable in all of literature. Many of these women have inspired faith and been shining examples of God's place in our lives. In a set of captivating and thought-provoking sermons, Robert Allen takes a closer look at ten of these women and reveals how they share a common humanity with modern Christians.

All About Eve: Ten Selected Women of the Bible

Religion & Spirituality

Christian Books & Bibles

CSS Publishing Company

Whether in business, government, or even ministry, effective leaders must be able to delegate many responsibilities. And because they depend so much on their deputies, it is vital that these leaders have a high degree of trust in their closest advisors. For example, the distinguished men and women who serve the President of the United States in his cabinet must go through an exhaustive selection process, including numerous background checks and Senate confirmation. This rigorous examination guarantees that only those who have the complete trust and confidence of the chief executive will be chosen.In the same manner, the twelve disciples who served in the Master's cabinet were carefully chosen. But who were these men who were so important to Jesus' ministry? Culled from a variety of backgrounds, they were extremely important figures -- for it was the disciples who carried the story of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection throughout the world. Had they not remained faithful, even when faced with death, our understanding of God's love in Jesus Christ might well be very different.The Master's Cabinet examines the life and influence of each of the disciples. As you read these essays, you'll get a clear picture of the key role these men played in the spreading of the faith, and appreciate the enormous debt of gratitude we owe them for their selfless service.Robert L. Allen is currently the senior minister of First United Methodist Church in Wichita Falls, Texas, where he has developed a television ministry reaching over 150,000 homes each week. Allen previously served for 15 years as the senior minister of Wesley United Methodist Church in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. While at Wesley, he developed their television ministry reaching throughout Oklahoma and into three other states. Allen also coordinated the efforts of more than 500 chaplains during the search and recovery efforts following the bombing of the Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City. He is the author of five other CSS books, including All About Eve.

The Master's Cabinet

Product Description With strong Scottish roots and the grit and pioneering spirit born into every Oklahoman, Robert L. Allen was destined to create a legacy for his home state. From the bandstand to the lights of New York City, Allen chased his dreams. But it was his belief in education and the lure of his home state that called him back to Oklahoma. After serving local teachers' organizations and the public in the State Department of Education, Allen was loaned to the Oklahoma Educational Television Authority (OETA). More than 25 years later he had transformed a sleepy instructional channel into a dynamic window to the world that brought education, entertainment, and cultural diversity into the living rooms of Oklahomans in every corner of the state. Allen championed original programming, including the Oklahoma News Report, Stateline, OETA Movie Club, and Oklahoma Passage, a five-part mini-series tracing one Oklahoma family from the Trail of Tears to the Twentieth Century. He understood the market niche for educational television. He mastered the balancing act of generating revenue with one program to support something else that needed to be done. And, he developed partnerships with industry leaders, public officials, and others in the non-profit sector to leverage resources where he sensed there was a shared mission. Allen was an entrepreneur, a rare deal maker, who found ways to invest in resources, take risks, and seek dividends not for personal gain but for the public good. The OETA Foundation, which flourished during his tenure, provided the flexibility and purchasing power needed for innovation in the public sector. And they said it couldn't be done. About the Author Robert L. Allen was born and raised in El Reno, Oklahoma, and graduated from Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee. After a stint in New York City as a banker and an oil sales and marketing representative, he returned to Oklahoma and dedicated his life to education. Known as MR. OETA, he served in top leadership positions as both OETA Executive Director and OETA Foundation President during his 42-year tenure. He presided over a period of growth in facilities, programming, local productions, and public support unparalleled in OETA's history. Allen began with a small, totally state-funded basement operation and built it into a comprehensive statewide public television network, supported equally by the public and private sectors,that became the most watched state public television network in the nation. Allen is recognized throughout the communications industry for his production creativity, leadership skills, managerial expertise, fund-raising ability, and broad knowledge of public broadcasting. Responsible for introducing and syndicating The Lawrence Welk Show weekly series to 275 public television stations nationwide, he also served as executive producer of 15 national PBS fund-raising specials resulting in more than $50-million in pledges to the nation's local public television stations. Because of his love of Oklahoma, he produced the award-winning, five-part Oklahoma history television series Oklahoma Passage. His leadership made possible the full funding of major endowments of more than $30-million in support of the OETA Network. Married to Mary Lee (Holloway) Allen for more than 50 years, Allen makes his home at Lake Overholser in Oklahoma City. Together, they have four children and 20 grandchildren. Ralph Robison, collaborator, is a long-time, freelance creative writer and radio and television advertising/marketing professional in Oklahoma. He has created numerous special messages for many well-known companies throughout the Southwest. This is his first book collaboration, which he said was the most challenging and fulfilling of his career. His love of history and his native Oklahoma are reflected in his work.

They Said It Couldn't Be Done: The Life of Robert L. "Bob" Allen, Oklahoma's Public Television Pioneer

Ralph Robison

Oklahoma Hall of Fame

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