Tag: Benjamin O. Davis Sr.
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Doug Melville honors the legacy of his family’s military history, sharing the inspiring stories of America’s first Black generals, Benjamin O. Davis Sr. and Jr., and their profound impact on the U.S. military and national security.
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Discover how FDR promoted Benjamin O. Davis Sr. to become the first Black brigadier general in 1940, following a campaign scandal that threatened his re-election bid.
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