Reform was slow, however, and it wasn't until 1953 that segregation officially ended when the Secretary of Defense announced that the last all-black unit had been abolished. The Korean War put ...

"The Buffalo Soldiers hold a special place in our history, leading and serving despite racism," said Rockland Legislator Toney Earl.

Until now, there has never been a resolution to honor those who served in the Korean War at the Colorado State Capitol.

Some facts and figures about veterans in the United States from the U.S. Census Bureau: 21.8 million The number of military veterans in the United States in 2010. 1.6 million The number of female ...