THE FIRST BLACK SOLDIER TO SERVE IN THE HONOR GUARD! SP4 FRED MOORE 1961
This video details the groundbreaking service of SP4 Fred Moore, the first African-American to serve in the U.S. Army Honor Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in 1961. It highlights the racial climate of the time, Moore's initial reluctance to join the military, his selection for the Honor Guard due to his performance, and the historical significance of his role in breaking racial barriers within the U.S. military. Moore's perspective emphasizes duty and completing the mission over personal recognition.






