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Today in World War II History—June 1, 1942

William Baldwin, the first African-American US Navy recruit for General Service, 2 Jun 1942 (US National Archives: 208-NP-8B-2)

William Baldwin, the first African-American US Navy recruit for General Service, 2 Jun 1942 (US National Archives: 208-NP-8B-2)

80 Years Ago—June 1, 1942: RAF launches 1000-bomber raid on Essen, Germany.

Nazis open Treblinka concentration camp in occupied Poland.

US Navy lets Blacks enlist in services other than the mess—but not as officers and only in segregated units.

Permanente Health Plan is established for employees of Kaiser Shipyards in Richmond, CA.

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