airman in a real tuskegee airplane. just magical.atest thrill in my life was sitting in the seat where you are and watching the ground drop out from underneath me.the baby that we used to learn how to fly. collected the thoughts ofeo gray in 2010. >> gray: they said we couldn't fly. but we had the best record of the 15th air force, and probably in the air force itself. we stayed with our bombers, we best we could. and we proved that we could fly.he enemy of history, so smithsonian conservationists have been working for years restoringrom textiles to trains. sections-- "white" and "colored." the same number of seats, buted in half the space-- physical, touchable, jim crow confinement just like the prison in angola, louisiana, notorious 21 feet tall. and this is cast concrete, so it's an enormous object. >> pelley: from monumental tostamante is the project manager building a place for 33,000 moments in time. had the railcar, the railcar pieces, the guard tower, and all thee had a convoy of about 12 semi-trucks traveling d

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i'm the youngest of the group. >> reporter: he served as a tuskegee airman in germany. this squadron is known for their signature red tail tips on the back of each plane. and on this day, he got to share some of his military memories in front of a room close to 150 of his fellow airmen. >> we had certain problems in this country. racial problems basically. and rigidly enforced black and white. we are able to overcome most of it, or a good portion of the problems that existed in world war ii and before that time. but the thing is, it is not over. hardy was only 19 years old when he joined the air force. he turns 91 in a couple of months and says one of the biggest things he thought he would never live to see, an african-american president. >> i came home one day. my wife, my second wife, and she brought this sticker back and it said obama 08. i said what is this? i said, he doesn't stand a chance. she says you wait. [ laughter ] unfortunately, she passed away in 2008. she didn't get to see him. but i still have the sticker. >> reporter: as the motto goes, remember the tu

." >> pelley: turned out, in 1944, the stearman trained america's first black squadrons, the tuskegee airmen, who flew to fame in world war ii. >> tina quy: i had never really known much about the tuskegee airmen. i'd seen a p-51 plane, but i'd never really, truly understood what it meant. >> matt quy: take your time. >> pelley: before donating the plane, known as a pt-13, the quys carried the last of the airmen back to the air. >> matt quy: and it was just great to sit back in the back seat and look at this real tuskegee airman in a real tuskegee airplane. >> leo gray: the greatest thrill in my life was sitting in the seat where you are and watching the ground drop out from underneath me. the pt-13 was the baby that we used to learn how to fly. >> pelley: the smithsonian collected the thoughts of lieutenant colonel leo gray in 2010. >> gray: they said we couldn't fly. but we had the best record of any fighter group in the 15th air force, and probably in the air force itself. we stayed with our bombers, we brought them home as best we could. and we proved that we could fly. >> pelley:

government's syphilis experiment on black men in tuskegee, alabama in 1932. for 40 years, the men were neither told they were in a study nor treated for their syphilis. an outcry in 1972 led to new rules. researchers are now required to disclose risks to test subjects and get their voluntary informed consent. and studies like "support" must be appppved by ethics expertrt where thresearch is conducted. these were prestigious institutions and the federal government. how does something like this slip past evevybody? concern of ours. we looked at the consent forms from 22 institutions and they all failed in their duty to protect human subjects in this study. dr. lantos: most of the criticism is not coming from parents, but from regulators who, in my opinion, don't really understand the circumstances of oxygen therapy. sharyl: when the "support" parents learned about the true risks, the surviving study children were six years old. what thoughts did you have? sharrissa: it was really emotional. a lot of crying, a lot of disbelief, a lot of heartache, and then it wa

to the next stage of life and the slates will get the keys to their new home in two weeks local tuskegee airmen were part of a celebration honoring the contributions that members of the black community me to air and space flight that event hosted by the virginia air and space center in hampton included lessons about aviators and innovators in the field as well as a number of demonstrations people had a chance to meet members of the tidewater chapter of the tuskegee airmen the all blacks water for the nineteen forties prior to that military barred members of the black community from flight role way with the community know just to hear more about so we want to make sure we communicate with their christmas wares because it was the pivotal the protection that they provided over the bombers will remain in determining the event also highlighted the contributions of physicist and mathematician catherine johnson she worked at nasa langley research center for decades and mercury and apollo missions last year she received the presidential medal of freedom for her work. well some big changes could

. >>> a members of the fame tuskegee air men was recognize today in wilmington. during an event honoring black history movement retired oral surgeon doctor cornelius gaither helped keep famous pilots flying during world war two. the tuskegee air man became one of the military's most successful flying squads during world war two in the face of racism at home and abroad. >> people don't realize that there is so many who did fly and responsible for those who did fly. >> during the event, held at the local ymca doctor gaither was also honored for his lifetime of service. >>> it is a final weekend for the philadelphia auto show. thousands of people have pack the pennsylvania convention center over the past week to check out the 700 of the newest vehicles along with classic cars and trucks. tonight is the last day to stop by and check them out. you can even go for a drive on the test track a cord go to officials at the show 94 percent of the last years auto show attendees said they found the show helpful in choosing their next car. >>> if you prefer vehicle also that g

was activated at tuskegee institute. the tuskegee air men were first black servicemen to serve as military aviators in the u.s. armed forces flying with distinction during world war two. the those subject to racial discrimination at home and broad, the success of the 996 pilots and more than 15,000 ground personnel, have helped pave the way for integration of the u.s. armed forces. >> it just goes on and on, you know, they don't know don't care about what is going on in the hood. >> on this day in 1992, john single will ton became first african-american director to be nominated for his movie boyz in the hood. not only was movie nominated for best director but best screen play. singleton also direct other well known movies like poetic justice and, fast and furious starring paul walker and vin diesel. >> ♪ >> what a voice. >> today the king of motown smokey robinson celebrates a birthday. born in michigan, robinson began singing with the group miracles which he founded in 1955 while still in high school the smokey delivere

. >> reporter: born and raised in tuskegee, alabama, richie led the commadores to the top of the charts in the 1960s. she's a brick house >> reporter: he went solo in 1982 and became a superstar. say you say me >> reporter: dominating popular music with 13 consecutive top ten hits, including five number ones. oh what a feeling when we're dancing on the ceiling all night long all night >> reporter: richie had no formal music training. he says he just somehow knew how to write songs by ear. >> so, i don't know why i know how to play that. >> and so, trying to explain it to you is harder than trying to -- than just playing, because there's no real -- >> reporter: you can't stop just there. come on -- >> but you got to know that -- sail on down the line about a half mile or so and don't really want to know where you're going where you're going maybe once or twice time after time we tried to hold on to what we got but now we're going and i don't mind about the things you're going >> reporter: of his many hits, this may be richie's most famous line. hello is it me you're looking for >> report

a former tuskegee airman shared his experiences as a fighter pilot at the george c. marshall foundation in lexington. lieutenant colonel robert j. friend is the last surviving member of the 332- nd fighter group of the tuskegee airmen. he flew more than 100 combat missions over europe during world war ii. after leaving the army, friend started a career with the air the event was part of the "all who want to serve" sequence of the marshall legacy series. the roanoke boat show is back at the berglund center this weekend! the show gives people a unique opportunity to see what dealers on smith mountain lake have to offer. the event includes equipment exhibits, products, services and more. organizers say the show is a great time for people to get to know more about smith mountain lake and hopefully visit. phil rybacki/show coordinator: "the economy is changing. folks are wanting good wholesome family recreation, and smith mountain lake certainly provides it. and we provide the toys to make it even more enjoyable." this is the show's 42-nd year. if you missed out yesterday

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. >>> a member of the famous tuskegee air men was honored today in wilmington during an event honoring black his there i movement retired surgeon cornelius gaters kept the famous pilots flying during world war two. during the event held at ymca, the doctor was recognized for his lifetime of services. tuskegee air men, of course, became one of the military's successful flying squads during world war two in the face of racism at home and abroad. >>> montgomery county, township police department, met today with the people they serve and protect. this coffee with the cop event was held at new community and recreational center in montgomeryville. it was a chance for neighbors to check out some of the centers new amenities, while the kid got to spent sometime with one of the department's k-9 officers. >>> camden's charter school network held a open house today, local parents had a chance to apply their children for entry into one of the cities public or charter schools from grade k through 12. it was a chance to ask questions, and learn which school might be a better fit the for their youngs

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macdill air force base is celebrating black history month by honoring one of the last surviving tuskegee airmen. retired lieutenant george hardy began his military career as a member of the all black 99th fighter squadron. he flew 29 combat missions over germany in world war ii. at the time he says he had no idea his bravery would lead the way to racial integration in the armed forces. >> we didn't know what we were doing at the time. we were just pilots. when we look back, yes, it was all worth it. we paid a price but it was a price we were glad to pay because so much has happened. the air force was the first to integrate. >> a true american hero. they have orange jackets with features florida shrimp and clams. first saut\ olive oil, vegetables, and sausage, simmer until ready. now add the fresh florida shrimp and clams. things are getting delicious! once the shrimp is ready and clams have opened, add the final touch of creamy butter and juicy tomatoes; and serve over rice. and that's how easy it is to create a seafood delight. visit freshfromflorida.com for more recipes. remember, deli

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. >> a tuskegee airman comes to mcdill air force base to celebrate black history month. i'll have that story coming up. >> three-and-a-half years after our 8 on your side investigation exposed shoddy home construction, results. hefty penalties and big fines. >> that and more coming up. >> a big crowd of airmen at george hardy. visit captivated them. back then. 19, 20, 21 years old. >> reporter: when it comes to bravery of world war ii fighter pilots, you could say lieutenant colonel george hardy dying breed. >> no more than 22 are left of group. >> reporter: lieutenant colonel hardy was only 19 years old when he joined the air force. he is about to turn 91 and one of the things he never thought american president. >> my wife brought a sticker back that said obama 08. i said what is this? he doesn't stand a chance. [ laughter ] >> reporter: he and his crew were on the front lines battling everything from racism to war. common virtue that helped this country win the war. at mcdill air force brace, anthony allred, newschannel8. >>> your next vacation may be a bit cheaper th