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Washington Smith Post 152, The American Legion, Keyser, West Virginia
World War II ended in 1945. And like their white counterparts, the black veterans of Mineral County, West Virginia were returning home. As with much of the nation in general, segregation, either by law or custom, existed in West Virginia and impacted just about every segment of society from schools and employment to churches and clubs. Keyser was no different. The black veterans here were unable to join the local American Legion.