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Benjamin O. Davis

Benjamin O. Davis, Jr.: American

An Autobiography

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Set against the backdrop of twentieth-century America, against the social fabric of segregation and the broad canvas of foreign war, Benjamin O. Davis, Jr.: American tells a compelling story of personal achievement against formidable odds. Born into an era when potential was measured according to race, Davis was determined to be judged by his character and deeds-to succeed as an American, and not to fail because of color. With twelve million citizens -the black population of the United States-pulling for him, Davis entered West Point in 1932, resolved to become an officer even though official military directives stated that blacks were deci… Mehr

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Produktdetails


  • ISBN: 978-1-944466-03-9
  • EAN: 9781944466039
  • Produktnummer: 19864875
  • Verlag: Smithsonian
  • Sprache: Englisch
  • Erscheinungsjahr: 2016
  • Seitenangabe: 442 S.
  • Plattform: EPUB
  • Masse: 8'634 KB

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Benjamin O. Davis, Jr., began his military career in 1936. He was awarded many medals for his service, including the Silver Star, Distinguished Flying Cross, Croix de Guerre, and three Distinguished Service Medals, Army and Air Force. After retiring from the Air Force in 1970 with three stars, he held several government posts. In 1998 he was awarded an honorary promotion to the rank of four-star general.

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