#BlackHistoryMonth
#100thAnniversary
Day 16.
#GeneralBenjaminODavisJr was the 1st #AfricanAmerican officer to solo an Army Air Corps aircraft. Under Davis' command, many squadrons had performed exemplary service in WWII.
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Benjamin O. Davis Jr. and his father, Benjamin O. Davis Sr.
#BlackHistoryMonth
#100thAnniversary
Day 16.
#GeneralBenjaminODavisJr, West Points' first #Black cadet in 1932, graduated top 20% of his class in 1936.
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General Benjamin O. Davis Jr rose to the rank of Lt. Gen before retirement. President Clinton awarded him a 4th star, making him a full General in 1998.
Benjamin O. Davis Jr.'s dates of rank achievement.
General Benjamin O Davis Sr.
Benjamin O. Davis Sr.'s dates of rank achievement.
#BlackHistoryMonth
#100thAnniversary
Day 16.
#GeneralBenjaminODavisJr (USAF) broke racial barriers, following his father's footsteps. His father was #GeneralBenjaminODavisSr (USArmy).
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#BlackHistoryMonth
#100thAnniversary
Day 16.
#GeneralBenjaminODavisJr was the 1st #AfricanAmerican to be promoted to general in the USAF.
He was also the commander of the #RedTails ( #TuskegeeAirmen).
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