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Before military cadence became a tradition heard across the armed forces, a Black soldier gave it rhythm.
In 1944, Private Willie Lee Duckworth led his all-Black unit in a call-and-response chant during a grueling 13-mile march. Known as the Duckworth Chant or “Sound Off,” his innovation energized the soldiers and became the foundation of the modern military jody call. U.S. Army Center of Military History
This tribute honors the Black cultural influence behind a military tradition that continues to build rhythm, unity, and morale.
Front-and-back tribute design
Unisex fit
Made to order
Part of BHAY Apparel’s Legacy of Valor Collection
Black History and Culture All Year
This independently created historical tribute is not affiliated with or endorsed by the United States Army.
A Black Soldier Set the Cadence – Legacy Sweatshirt
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In 1944, Private Willie Lee Duckworth led his all-Black unit in a call-and-response chant during a grueling 13-mile march. Known as the Duckworth Chant or “Sound Off,” his innovation energized the soldiers and became the foundation of the modern military jody call. U.S. Army Center of Military History
This tribute honors the Black cultural influence behind a military tradition that continues to build rhythm, unity, and morale.
Front-and-back tribute design
Unisex fit
Made to order
Part of BHAY Apparel’s Legacy of Valor Collection
Black History and Culture All Year
This independently created historical tribute is not affiliated with or endorsed by the United States Army.
Size guide
| LENGTH (inches) | WIDTH (inches) | |
| S | 27 | 20 |
| M | 28 | 22 |
| L | 29 | 24 |
| XL | 30 | 26 |
| 2XL | 31 | 28 |
| 3XL | 32 | 30 |
| 4XL | 33 | 32 |
| 5XL | 34 | 34 |