Description
The US extended its newfound imperial reach and policy of “Dollar Diplomacy” to Liberia, a country it regarded as a U.S. protectorate. Brian G. Shellum explores U.S. foreign policy toward Liberia and the African American diaspora, whilst detailing the African American military experience within the first half of the twentieth century. Shellum brings to life the story of the African American officers who carried out a dangerous mission in Liberia for an American government that didn’t treat them as equal citizens in their fatherland, and he provides recognition for their important role in preserving the independence of Liberia.