Henry O. Flipper, 1877-1882
- Description:
- Henry Ossian Flipper was an American soldier, former slave and, in 1877, the first African American to graduate from the United States Military Academy at West Point, earning a commission as a second lieutenant in the US Army. He was assigned to the 10th Cavalry Regiment, one of the four all-black "buffalo soldier" regiments in the Army, and became the first black officer to command regular troops in the U.S. Army. Previously, all-black regiments had been commanded by white officers. [Wikipedia]
- Date:
- [1877-1882]
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Collection:
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Miriam Matthews Photograph Collection
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