Lt. Henry O. Flipper: The Fight for Justice in a Military That Erased Him 5 min read African-American history African-American Valor Series Military History Racism Week 1: Breaking Barriers in the 19th & Early 20th Century Lt. Henry O. Flipper: The Fight for Justice in a Military That Erased Him Ronald Bunn 10 months ago Born into slavery but driven by brilliance and discipline, Lt. Henry O. Flipper became the first African American graduate of West Point. His military career... Read More
Lt. Henry O. Flipper: The Fight for Justice in a Military That Erased Him