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Davis, Benjamin Oliver, Sr. |
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Davis, Benjamin Oliver, Sr. (1887–1970) soldier; born in Washington, D.C. Commissioned in 1901, a long-serving soldier during a difficult era for African-Americans, Davis helped prepare the way for the desegregation of the U.S. services in 1947. Promoted brigadier general in 1940, he was the first African-American to reach general's rank. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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