Posted on Nov 17, 2022

First Black man to enroll at U.S. Naval Academy honored with monument in S.C.

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First Black man to enroll at U.S. Naval Academy honored with monument in S.C.
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First Black man to enroll at U.S. Naval Academy honored with monument in S.C.

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First Black man to enroll at U.S. Naval Academy honored with monument in S.C.

First Black man to enroll at U.S. Naval Academy honored with monument in S.C.

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