Race to Kitty Hawk

Race to Kitty Hawk
Author: Edwina Raffa
Publisher:
Total Pages: 92
Release: 2003
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781893110335

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After being adopted by a woman in Dayton, Ohio, in 1903, orphaned twelve-year-old Tess Raney uncovers a plot to foil the Wright brothers' quest to be the first in flight, and takes great risks to make sure the plot fails.

Race for the Sky

Race for the Sky
Author: Dan Gutman
Publisher:
Total Pages: 178
Release: 2003
Genre: Diaries
ISBN: 9781415501146

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Ordered to practice his writing skills in the blank book his mother gave him, fourteen-year-old Johnny would rather go fishing near his home on North Carolina's Outer Banks and cannot think of anything important to write until two "dingbatters" from Ohio arrive in 1900 and try to build a flying machine.

Against All Tides

Against All Tides
Author: Chicago Review Press, Incorporated
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
Total Pages: 235
Release: 2022-10-11
Genre: History
ISBN: 1641607866

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Simmering racial tensions inflamed by discriminatory punitive measures sparked a violent confrontation aboard the USS Kitty Hawk while it was engaged in air strikes off the coast of North Vietnam. The US Navy charged Black sailors with rioting and assaults on White sailors in an incident referred to as a race riot, while totally ignoring violent unprovoked assaults committed by White sailors and Marines. Author Marv Truhe was a Navy JAG defense lawyer seeking justice for the accused Black sailors. Truhe possesses one of the most complete collections, personal or institutional, of original source documents of the Kitty Hawk incident and its legal aftermath—trial transcripts, investigation reports, hundreds of sworn statements and medical reports, federal court pleadings, and case files and witness interviews. How could virtually all official and unofficial accounts of the incident have placed blame for the incident solely on twenty-three Black sailors? How could they have been subjected to blatant racial injustices without their story being told until now? It is time to reveal the uncomfortable answers to these questions and expose the injustices perpetrated against these twenty-three young men.

Race for the Sky

Race for the Sky
Author: Dan Gutman
Publisher:
Total Pages: 264
Release: 2004-04
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9780786264667

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Johnny Moore lives in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, at the turn of the twentieth century. He is there to witness the Wright brothers make history by becoming the first people to fly. But Johnny's life changes years before the dramatic first flight, when his mama gives him a blank book and tells him to write in it. At first, Johnny doesn't think he has anything interesting to write about in his journal. When he does put his pencil to the paper, his spelling and grammar are terrible. But pretty soon some "dingbatters" from Ohio, called the wright brothers, breeze into town and Johnny starts to have more of a story to tell. Before he knows it, he is writing every day, telling about helping the Wrights build their flying machine. Over the course of three years, he forms a friendship with the odd brothers from Ohio, improves his writing and grammar quite a bit, and if he waits long enough, he might even get to fly! Book jacket.

Against All Tides

Against All Tides
Author: Marv Truhe
Publisher: Lawrence Hill Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-10-10
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780913705575

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Simmering racial tensions inflamed by discriminatory punitive measures sparked a violent confrontation aboard the USS Kitty Hawk while it was engaged in air strikes off the coast of North Vietnam. The US Navy charged Black sailors with rioting and assaults on White sailors in an incident referred to as a race riot, while totally ignoring violent unprovoked assaults committed by White sailors and Marines. Author Marv Truhe was a Navy JAG defense lawyer seeking justice for the accused Black sailors. Truhe possesses one of the most complete collections, personal or institutional, of original source documents of the Kitty Hawk incident and its legal aftermath--trial transcripts, investigation reports, hundreds of sworn statements and medical reports, federal court pleadings, and case files and witness interviews. How could virtually all official and unofficial accounts of the incident have placed blame for the incident solely on twenty-three Black sailors? How could they have been subjected to blatant racial injustices without their story being told until now? It is time to reveal the uncomfortable answers to these questions and expose the injustices perpetrated against these twenty-three young men.

Troubled Water

Troubled Water
Author: Laurel Habrock
Publisher:
Total Pages: 100
Release: 2021-06
Genre:
ISBN:

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USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63), formerly CVA-63, is a decommissioned United States Navy supercarrier. She was the second naval ship named after Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, the site of the Wright brothers' first powered airplane flight. Kitty Hawk was the first of the three Kitty Hawk-class aircraft carriers to be commissioned and the last to be decommissioned. This is a true story about life and air operations aboard a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier, the USS Kitty Hawk. The setting is during the Vietnam War. The story is written from the point of view of the Air Operations watch Officer, a position the author held for two combat cruises aboard the HAWK. The book is both humorous and serious, reflecting the complex nature of carrier life and air operations as seen from the inside.

Troubled Water

Troubled Water
Author: Gregory A. Freeman
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Total Pages: 280
Release: 2009-09-15
Genre: History
ISBN: 0230100546

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The gripping account of the riot aboard the USS Kitty Hawk—and the first mutiny in U.S. Naval history In 1972, the United States was embroiled in an unpopular war in Vietnam, and the USS Kitty Hawk was headed to her station in the Gulf of Tonkin. Its five thousand men, cooped up for the longest at-sea tour of the war, rioted--or, as Troubled Water suggests, mutinied. Disturbingly, the lines were drawn racially, black against white. By the time order was restored, careers were in tatters. Although the incident became a turning point for race relations in the Navy, this story remained buried within U.S. Navy archives for decades. With action pulled straight from a high-seas thriller, Gregory A. Freeman uses eyewitness accounts and a careful and unprecedented examination of the navy's records to refute the official story of the incident, make a convincing case for the U.S. navy's first mutiny, and shed new light on this seminal event in American history.

The USS Kitty Hawk Riot

The USS Kitty Hawk Riot
Author: Stedia Press
Publisher: Independently Published
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2024-02-23
Genre: History
ISBN:

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In "The USS Kitty Hawk Riot: Story, Impact, and Lessons Learned," delve into a compelling narrative that chronicles one of the most tumultuous events in U.S. Navy history. Set against the backdrop of racial tensions, this book unravels the gripping story of the race riot that erupted aboard the USS Kitty Hawk in October 1972. Follow the sequence of events that led to the outbreak of violence, as simmering frustrations and systemic injustices boiled over, resulting in a harrowing confrontation between sailors of different racial backgrounds. Through meticulous research and firsthand accounts, the author offers a vivid portrayal of the chaos and turmoil that engulfed the aircraft carrier, leaving a lasting impact on all involved. But beyond recounting the events themselves, "The USS Kitty Hawk Riot" delves deeper into the profound lessons that emerged from this tragic incident. Explore the repercussions of the riot, its impact on race relations within the Navy, and the broader implications for society at large. Gain valuable insights into the root causes of racial unrest and the imperative for meaningful change. As you journey through the pages of this book, you'll come to understand the complexities of race, identity, and power within the military and beyond. From the efforts to address systemic inequalities to the importance of fostering dialogue and understanding, "The USS Kitty Hawk Riot" offers a compelling exploration of the challenges and opportunities in the fight against racism and discrimination. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a military buff, or simply curious about the human experience, this book is a must-read. Engaging, thought-provoking, and ultimately hopeful, "The USS Kitty Hawk Riot" sheds light on a pivotal moment in history and the enduring quest for justice and equality.

On Great White Wings

On Great White Wings
Author: Fred E. C. Culick
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2010-08
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9781897330425

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On the eve of the 100th anniversary of the historic events at Kitty Hawk comes a splendidly illustrated account of the legendary 12-second flight that changed the world forever. 200+ photos & illustrations.