The Museum's military history galleryn cares for two of only a few original “collective” Congressional Gold Medals awarded to the Tuskegee Airmen and Montford Point Marines

Three key figures in the political and social movements of the 1950s, 60s, and 70s had important connections to the U.S. military. Medgar Evers, Alex Haley, and Dovey Johnson Roundtree.

The Museum's military history gallery contains information on more than 90 African Americans awarded the Medal of Honor since it was first signed into law during the Civil War by President Lincoln in 1861.

John Hanks Alexander was one of only three African Americans to graduate from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point during the 19th century.