Benjamin O. Davis, Jr., American - Hardcover

Davis, Benjamin O.

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The commander of America's first all-black air combat unit describes his illustrious career, discussing his experiences as a lone African-American at West Point, his perseverence in the face of Army bigotry, and more. Reprint. 20,000 first printing. NYT.

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Davis, the first black graduate of West Point in this century and a champion of black servicemen, led an all-black fighter squadron in WW II, retired from the Air Force as a three-star general and later held numerous civilian posts. "A revealing look at race relations from the point of view of a gifted, uncompromising military man," said PW . Photos.
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