text: The voice of the Old South blares again.  How dare anyone honor anyone without honoring all?  The black soldiers role was not only "downplayed", they were removed from all references to the AlCan building for years after the war because of military classification.  Military classification controlled by white, southern officers dedicated to segregation of the entire nation.  Alaska was, literally, ruled by a General Buckner, an avowed racist who implemented segregation policies throughout Alaska during WWII.  He ordered no black soldiers to be allowed to mix with local natives as violating his Old South code against miscegenation. Only the heroism of an Alaska Native woman broke the vile continuation of bigotry and racism against all "colored" people as part of the Buckner legacy.  Since you have internet access, the truth is readily available so you can find out "how".