Sammy Davis, Jr., encountered racial prejudice early in his career, facing discrimination in hotels and restaurants that refused to allow him and his father and uncle to perform or access many public amenities of the venue. While serving in the army during World War II, he was frequently taunted and humiliated by white soldiers. These experiences only fueled his drive to entertain and combat prejudice and racism. Davis’s second marriage, to Swedish actress May Britt, also made him the target of racism.
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