USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Davis, Jr., in full Benjamin Oliver Davis, Jr., (born December 18, 1912, Washington, D.C., U.S.-died July 4, 2002, Washington, D.C.), pilot, officer, and administrator who became the first African American general in the U.S. Air Force.

Detailed explanation-2: -Air Force Gen. Daniel “Chappie” James Jr. became the first Black American general in his service and was later the first Black man to become a four-star general in any U.S. military service branch.

Detailed explanation-3: -He was the first Black commander of an integrated fighter wing and proved that white pilots and officers could respect and take orders from a Black officer. After his success in Korea, Davis was promoted to brigadier general, making him the first Black general in the Air Force.

Detailed explanation-4: -Benjamin Oliver Davis Jr. (December 18, 1912 – July 4, 2002) was a United States Air Force (USAF) general and commander of the World War II Tuskegee Airmen. Benjamin O. Davis Jr. He was the first African-American brigadier general in the USAF.

Detailed explanation-5: -Benjamin Oliver Davis Sr. (July 1, 1877 – November 26, 1970) was a United States Army general. In 1940, he became the first African-American to rise to the rank of brigadier general. He was the father of Air Force General Benjamin O. Davis Jr.