Moss then begins to recall all of the examples of African American heroism over the history of America . For example , Moss mentions Crispus Attucks being the first to die in the Boston Massacre . These scenes from different battles and different time periods over United States history are proof that America truly owes its national freedom to all of its peoples , including the African American population . Moss goes on to mention that a statue had been built in order to commemorate all colored soldiers with the engraving , “ lasting record shall be made of their unselfish devotion to duty ” . Unfortunately , Moss claims , the Nazis went on to destroy the monuments in France that were devoted to African American soldiers . Furthermore in reference to America , Moss says “ men of every faith , color , and town have helped to nourish it ” . Moss keeps stressing the fact that African Americans played a crucial role in building the United States and making the country what it is today
Boston Massacre
Boston Massacre
The Negro Soldier