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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Daniel_James_JrDaniel James Jr. - Wikipedia

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   Meritorious Service Medal. Air Medal (14) Relations. Lieutenant General Daniel James III (son) 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.

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3. www.defense.gov › News › Feature-StoriesAir Force's Daniel 'Chappie' James Jr. Was 1st Black 4-Star ...

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   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...

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4. www.blackpast.org › african-american-history › jamesDaniel "Chappie" James, Jr. (1920-1978) - Blackpast

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   Nov 24, 2007 · Public domain image. Daniel “Chappie” James, Jr. was born February 11, 1920 to parents Daniel and Lilly Anna James of Pensacola, Florida . As a young man growing up in the Deep South during the era of Jim Crow, he experienced racism first hand and resolved to overcome discrimination and to excel.

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   Jan 30, 2016 · Gen. Daniel R. “Chappie” James Jr. (1920-1978), a Tuskegee Airman who trained and served during World War II, in 1975 became the first African American to achieve the grade of four-star...

6. www.nationalmuseum.af.mil › Visit › Museum-ExhibitsGen. Daniel "Chappie" James Jr. > National Museum of the ...

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   Gen. Daniel "Chappie" James Jr. was the U.S. Air Force's first African American four-star general. Upon being promoted to four-star grade on Sept.1, 1975, James was assigned as Commander in Chief North American Air Defense Command (NORAD), a position he held until his retirement on Feb. 1, 1978.

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8. www.military.com › history › general-daniel-chappieHow the First Black Four-Star General Realized His American ...

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   Jan 5, 2017 · After he pinned on his fourth star, Air Force Gen. Daniel "Chappie" James Jr. summed up his thoughts on his years of military service: "I've fought in three wars, and three more wouldn't be...

9. www.chappiejamesmuseum.org › about-chappieABOUT CHAPPIE | Chappie James Museum

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   Daniel James Jr. retired in 1978. He died on February 25 of that same year, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. A trailblazer with a career that spanned three wars, Daniel James Jr. stands as an example of military grace and professionalism. He is remembered for once stating, "Nobody dislikes war more than warriors."

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    How did Daniel “Chappie” James Jr die?

    • He died of a heart attack at the age of 58, just three weeks following his retirement from the US Air Force. He is the father of Retired Air Force Lieutenant General Daniel James III. How famous was Daniel “Chappie” James Jr.?

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    Who is Chappie James?

    • (U.S. Air Force Photo) WASHINGTON (AFNS) — There are numerous Black American service members who broke barriers and could be highlighted during Black History Month. On Feb. 11 however, it is the 101st birthday of Air Force Gen. Daniel “Chappie” James Jr., the first Black to become a four-star general in any U.S. military branch.

    In memory of 'Chappie,' first U.S. Black 4-star general

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    What happened to Chappie James?

    • 20. On February 25 th, 1978, General Daniel “Chappie” James, Jr. suffered a massive heart attack and died. He was buried with full honors at Arlington National Cemetery on March 2 nd, 1978. He had been retired from the Air Force less than a month.

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    Who was Daniel James Jr?

    • James was made the commander of NORAD/ADCOM at Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado. In this position, he oversaw air defense forces for the United States and Canada. In his last post, he served as a special assistant to the chief of staff. Daniel James Jr. retired in 1978. He died on February 25 of that same year, in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

    ABOUT CHAPPIE | Chappie James Museum

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