Minorities in the Military
Retired Air Force General Benjamin Davis, the commanding officer of the Tuskegee Airmen, the first all-black flying unit in World War II spo… read more
Retired Air Force General Benjamin Davis, the commanding officer of the Tuskegee Airmen, the first all-black flying unit in World War II spoke about his experiences as a minority in the U.S. military and the advancement of civil rights in the military and American life. close
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