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Henry Ossian Flipper, born into slavery in Thomasville, Georgia, in 1856, becomes the first African American cadet to graduate from the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York on June 14, 1877.
Henry Ossian Flipper, born into slavery in Thomasville, Georgia, in 1856, becomes the first African American cadet to graduate from the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York on June 14, 1877.
First African American graduate of West Point
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WOW just take a look at that date, now tell me how privileged I am for being white and working my way through College, this man was a great leader, and West Point has produced many more great leaders such as Henry Flipper, one that comes to mind today is Adam West.
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