Military veterans are becoming more diverse
Since World War II the percentage of non-white veterans has increased significantly, reflecting a rise in diversity across the US Military.
White
Black/African American
All other POC
World War II
Dec. 1941 – Dec. 1946
Korean Conflict
July 1950 – Jan. 1955
Vietnam Era
Aug. 1964 – April 1975
Pre-9/11
16%
15%
70%
Aug. 1990 – Aug. 2001
Post-9/11
15%
20%
65%
Sept. 2001 – present
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
White
Black/African American
All other POC
World War II
Dec. 1941 – Dec. 1946
Korean Conflict
July 1950 – Jan. 1955
Vietnam Era
Aug. 1964 – April 1975
Pre-9/11
16%
15%
70%
Aug. 1990 – Aug. 2001
Post-9/11
15%
20%
65%
Sept. 2001 – present
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
White
Black/African American
All other people of color
World War II
Dec. 1941 – Dec. 1946
Korean Conflict
July 1950 – Jan. 1955
Vietnam Era
Aug. 1964 – April 1975
Pre-9/11
16%
15%
70%
Aug. 1990 – Aug. 2001
Post-9/11
15%
20%
65%
Sept. 2001 – present
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
