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.

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Day 16.

#GeneralBenjaminODavisJr (USAF) broke racial barriers, following his father's footsteps. His father was #GeneralBenjaminODavisSr (USArmy).

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#GeneralBenjaminODavisSr was the 1st #AfricanAmerican general officer in the Army.

Davis had provided exemplary service to the military for over 50 years. Franklin D Roosevelt promoted him to Brigadier General in 1940.
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