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

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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.

   • Years of service: 1943–1978

   • Rank: General

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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 · This Feb. 11, however, would be the 101st birthday of Air Force Gen. Daniel "Chappie" James Jr., the first Black man to become a four-star general in any U.S. military branch. James died...

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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 · On September 1, 1975, Daniel James, Jr. became the highest ranking black officer in the history of the United States military when he was named Commander of the North American Air Defense Command (NORAD) in Colorado and promoted to the rank of Four-Star General.

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     Tuskegee Airman, General Daniel "Chappie" James Jr. | Full Interview

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     "Chappie James Suite" Featuring the Airmen of Note

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

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   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." During his lifetime, he received many military and social honors, including the George Washington Freedom Foundation Medal in 1967 and in 1968.

7. www.military.com › air-force › gen-daniel-chappieGen Daniel "Chappie" James Jr. | Military.com

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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...

8. 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.

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

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   Jan 5, 2017 · (John Duricka/AP Photo) Military.com | By Bethanne Kelly Patrick. Published January 05, 2017. After he pinned on his fourth star, Air Force Gen. Daniel "Chappie" James Jr. summed up his...