Saturday, October 23, 2010
The Switch to Benjamin Oliver Davis
I have decided to switch to an all black segregated unit similar to the Buffalo Soldiers.This unit went by the name of the Tuskegee Airmen and they were an all black air force unit who fought in World War 2. The Commander of this unit and the person who was a major inspiration behind the unit was General Benjamin Oliver Davis who was also a pilot in the unit too. Benjamin Oliver Davis is a pioneer, a person who overcame tremendous adversity, and his character on and off the battlefield influenced America to integrate African Americans into the United States. This is very significant to American history because eh paved the way for nearly every non-white soldier in the army today. His legacy continues today and he is great positive example not only for African Americans, but all Americans.
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I liked your original idea, but I can see how it would be a difficult topic to write about. By talking about Benjamin Oliver Davis, I believe you can find a lot more information and relate it to the civil rights movement. You have had two great ideas.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great idea and I really like the change in topic. Having one specific person to discuss will be more beneficial for a more cohesive paper. I think Benjamin Oliver Davis is still making an impact in the military today. In your essay you could give statistics about the prominent African American population in the military today.
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