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 9 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