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Jackie Robinson was court-martialed for keeping his seat on a bus
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Joe Louis: From Boxing Gloves to Combat Boots
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United States v. 2LT Jack R. Robinson
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Out of Left Field
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Cold Warrior: The Jackie Robinson Story – Society for American
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Baseball Legend Jackie Robinson Was a Soldier During World War II
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Jackie Robinson's Career in the Army
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On Jackie Robinson Day, appreciating his extraordinary numbers
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Jackie Robinson 75: Baseball's Re-Integration – Society for
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Silent No Longer: The Outspoken Jackie Robinson