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Henry Ossian Flipper, the Colored Cadet at West Point / Autobiography of Lieut. Henry Ossian Flipper, U.S.A., First Graduate of Color from the U.S. Military Academy cover

Henry Ossian Flipper, the Colored Cadet at West Point / Autobiography of Lieut. Henry Ossian Flipper, U.S.A., First Graduate of Color from the U.S. Military Academy

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A first-person memoir by the first Black graduate of the United States Military Academy recounts his upbringing and four years as a cadet. He describes daily routines, academic and military instruction, camps and examinations, rules and delinquencies, and the social dynamics and unequal treatment he encountered. The narrative records moments of humor and incident, practical guidance for future candidates, reflections on mentors and training, and the process of graduation and early service in the army.

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Henry Ossian Flipper

Henry Ossian Flipper was a pioneering African American military officer and the first graduate of color from the United States Military Academy at West Point. Born into slavery in 1856, Flipper overcame significant racial barriers to achieve his education and commission as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army. His autobiography, "Henry Ossian Flipper, the Colored Cadet at West Point," details his experiences at the academy and the challenges he faced as a Black officer in a segregated military. Flipper's legacy is significant in American history, representing resilience and the fight for equality in the armed forces.

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