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Today in Black History for March 13
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Selected Black Facts for March 13
1.
1979 - Marucie Bishop wins Grenadian government
In the island Republic of Grenada, the New Jewel Movement, headed by U.S. educated Maurice Bishop, ousted the government of Prime Minister Gairy.
2.
1957 - John Lee, becomes first black commissioned officer
John Lee, first black commissioned officer in the U.S. Navy is assigned to duty. Dec 1944-Jan 1945 The U.S. Army integrated black volunteers with white troops to fight during the "Battle of the Bulge," the Germans¹ last desperate counteroffensive to break through in the Ardennes forest in Belgium. Over 5000 Africa...
3.
1946 - Col. B. O.Davis Jr.
Col. B.O. Davis Jr. assumed command of Lockbourne Air Force Base, Ohio. The Tuskegee Airmen are the black pilots, bombardiers, navigators and support personnel trained during World War II. The fighter pilots of the 99th Fighter Squadron and the 332nd Fighter Group of the U.S. Army Air Corps, led by Col. B. O. Davis...
4.
1932 - Publication of the First Black Daily Newspaper
Founded by William A. Scott, III, the Atlanta Daily World began publication.
5.
1918 - James Rhoden, sculptor, born
James Rhoden, sculptor, born
6.
1869 - Arkansas legislature passed anti-Klan law
Arkansas legislature passed anti-Klan law.
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1862 - Congress forbade Union officers/soldiers
Congress forbade Union officers and soldiers to aid in the capture and return of fugitive slaves, ending what one historian called the "military slave hunt."
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1861 - Jefferson Davis Signed Bill
Jefferson Davis signed bill authorizing use of slaves as soldiers in the Confederate army.
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1773 -
Jean Baptiste Point du Sable established the first permanent settlement at 'Skikai-o,' meaning "the place of wild onions,' and is now known as Cicago, Illinois. This African-American merchant also established trading posts at present day Peoria, Illinois; Port Huron, Michigan; and Michigan City, Indiana. Du Sabl...
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