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Clip: Season 1 | 3m 42s
In 1944, Jackie Robinson refused to move to the back of a military bus, when told to by a civilian driver. Jackie was arrested, charged with insubordination, and court-martialed. During the proceedings, he was prohibited from being deployed.
Aired: 04/11/16
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1944 Court-Martial
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