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Daniel "Chappie" James Jr. (February 11, 1920 – February 25, 1978) was a fighter pilot in the United States Air Force who, in 1975, became the first African American to reach the rank of four-star general in the United States Armed Forces.
Feb 10, 2022 · Air Force Gen. Daniel "Chappie" James Jr. served in three wars, overcame extreme poverty, racism and segregation to become a skilled tactician in combat and a steady-handed leader whose speeches ...
General Daniel James Jr., is special assistant to the chief of staff, U.S. Air Force. General James was born in 1920, in Pensacola, Fla., where he graduated from Washington High School in June 1937.
Jan 5, 2017 · From being a Tuskegee Airman to the first Black four-star general, Gen. Daniel "Chappie" James Jr. realized an American dream.
Daniel "Chappie" James, Jr. (1920-1978) was the first African American man to become a four star general in the history of the U.S. military. Daniel "Chappie" James was born in Pensacola, Florida, in 1920, the last of 17 children.
Learn about the life and achievements of Daniel James Jr., the first African American four-star general in the U.S. Air Force. He flew in three wars, received many honors, and was a trailblazer for racial equality.
Pilot, Military Leader, & Advocate. Born: February 11, 1920 in Pensacola, Florida. Death: February 25, 1978. Enshrined: 1993. Earned his commission in 1943 as a Second Lieutenant and became one of the famed Tuskegee Airmen.
