How a father and son fought segregation and became the first Black generals in the US military
Title
How a father and son fought segregation and became the first Black generals in the US military
Description
In 1940, Benjamin O. Davis Sr. became the first Black person to achieve the rank of brigadier general in the US Army. In 1960, Benjamin O. Davis Jr. became the first black brigadier general in the US Air Force.
Creator
Nicole Cavez
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Publisher
CNN
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Citation
Nicole Cavez, “How a father and son fought segregation and became the first Black generals in the US military,” Fairfax County African American History Inventory, accessed October 24, 2026, https://fairfaxaahi.centerformasonslegacies.com/items/show/468.