The Marine Corps strongly resisted the inclusion of African Americans at first, but once President Roosevelt signed Executive Order 8802, the Corps began to plan for black recruits. A new training facility was established at Montford Point, part of Camp Lejeune in North Carolina, to maintain segregation. These new Marines were to be trained for anti-aircraft defense battalions as well as supply and logistical roles, freeing up white Marines for combat assignments.

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