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Benjamin O. Davis Jr.

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My name is

Benjamin O. Davis Jr.

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I was born on(December 18, 1912) in

Washington D.C.

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I received my education at

University of Chicago, United States Military Academy.

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I am known as

I was known as first African American general in the U.S. Air Force, pilot.

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I became famous when I

I became the first African American U.S. Air Force General.

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An interesting fact is

worked for U.S. Department of Transportation and stopped a wave of aircraft hijackings.

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Another interesting fact is

I received many military honors.

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One more interesting fact is

I fought in World War II.

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Reference Sources Used:

http://www.biography.com/people/benjamin-o-davis-jr-37840

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BOnus: Quote

"The privileges of being an American belong to those brave enough to fight for them."

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Bonus I died on (July 4, 2002) in

Washington D.C.

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Bonus (if your person is dead):If I were alive today,I would be

probably still be in the Air Force

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image sources

http://www.google.com/search?q=where+did+Benjamin+O.+Davis+died&hl=en&safe=active&tbo=d&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=d1oaUY_UNIns0QHvxoAw&ved=0CAoQ_AUoAQ&biw=923&bih=813