Author: U.S. Air Force Airman or employee, U.S. Federal Govt.
Born: 1920, Pensacola, FL
Died: 1978
During World War II, he was an instructor for the all-black 99th Pursuit Squadron.
In the Korean War, he flew more than 100 combat missions and in the Vietnam War, he flew 75 missions.
Received the Distinguished Service Medal Received the George Washington Freedom Foundation Medal in 1967 and 1968.
Was first African American to become a Four-Star General.
Became commander of NORAD/ADCOM at the Peterson Air Base in Colorado.
Said: “The power of excellence is over whelming. It is always in demand, and nobody cares about its color.”
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