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National Montford Point Marine Association, Inc

Atlanta Chapter 5 

Montford Street named for first African American Marine Corps enlistees

7 Feb 2022 10:49 PM | Johnny Higdon (Administrator)

The City of Charlotte unveiled the new Montford Point Street signs, with Montfort Point Street replacing Phifer Avenue. It's being renamed in honor of the Montford Point Marines. They were the first African American enlistees in the U.S. Marine Corps back in 1942.

https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/community/charlotte-street-first-african-american-marine-corps-enlistees/275-bfeb30a9-3445-461a-8db2-0606a8ece346


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