Civil Rights Spotlight: Lt. General Arthur J. Gregg
In recognition of August's Honoree for the 2024 South Carolina African American History Calendar, Lt. General Arthur J. Gregg, students will discover the contributions and impact he made to the Civil Rights Movement.
Essential Question
Who is Lt. General Arthur J. Gregg? What impact did he have on the Civil Rights Movement?
Grade(s):
- 5
- 8
Subject(s):
Recommended Technology:
Laptop/Chromebook
Other Instructional Materials or Notes:
Lesson Progression
Introduction
Have the following photo and prompt posted as students enter the classroom:
- Soldiers in WWII
- What does this image reveal about the past?
Once all students are in their seats and have responded to the prompt, have students share their thoughts with the class. Explain to students that the day's activity is inspired by the August Honoree of the South Carolina African America History Calendar, Lt. General Arthur J. Gregg, a military leader from South Carolina.
Spotlight Graphic Organizer.
Have students watch the August Honoree of the South Carolina African American History Calendar video. As they watch, have students fill out the Spotlight Graphic Organizer.
Students will record information on the following topics:
- Background: Where is Lt. General Arthur J. Gregg from? What events led him to pursue a career in the military?
- Education: Where did Lt. Gregg attend school? Which degree(s) did he receive?
- Accomplishments: What honors and accomplishments has Lt. Gregg received?
- Impact: What impact has Lt. Gregg made in his community as a Civil Rights leader?
Students may research additional Information if they cannot answer questions from the video or calendar excerpt.
Desegregation of the Armed Forces
Display the image from the introduction. Explain to students that the image is of an integrated unit of soldiers after President Truman issued Executive Order 9981. Summarize or have students watch a video on Executive Order 9981. Afterwards, allow students to watch and listen to an interview of Lt. General Arthur J. Gregg, giving a first hand account of his experiences with segregation and then integration of the United States armed forces. Have students focus on the historical content and complete an interview analysis answering the following questions:
Who is being interviewed and what is the subject of the interview?
What events and social developments are being addressed?
What did Lt.General Gregg witness? What were his experiences?
What information is provided to explain the cause and effects of the events and developments that took place?
What did you learn from the interview?
How does the interview enhance your understanding of segregation of the armed forces and Executive Order 9981?
What other questions would you ask of Lt. General Gregg?
Conclusion
Allow students to share their thoughts on the experiences of Lt. General Gregg and how he made an impact in the Civil Rights Movement.
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View ResourceStandards
- 5.4.CC Analyze the continuities and changes of race relations in the United States and South Carolina following the Supreme Court decisions of Briggs v. Elliott and Brown v. Board of Education.
- 8.5.CX Analyze the correlation between the Modern Civil Rights Movement in South Carolina and the U.S.
- This indicator was designed to foster inquiry into the role of South Carolina in the Modern Civil Rights Movement, to include the influence of court cases such as Briggs v. Elliot and Flemming v. South Carolina Electric and Gas. This indicator was also developed to promote inquiry into the relationship between national leadership, protests, and events and South Carolina leadership, protests and events, such as the Friendship Nine and the Orangeburg Massacre.
