Roscoe Robinson, Jr.
No, that was Benjamin Davis, in 1940. Before WW 2.
You are probably asking about Eric H. Holder, who was appointed to the position of U.S. Attorney General by President Barack Obama in 2009. However, if you are asking about the states, rather than the federal level, one of the first African-American attorneys general of a state is Kamala D. Harris: she was sworn in as the 32nd Attorney General of the State of California in 2011, becoming the first African-American (as well as the first woman).
The first African American General Officer in the Corps, an aviator and a gentleman.
One of the first African Americans elected to the Georgia General Assembly was Henry McNeal Turner. He was elected in 1868 during the Reconstruction era and became a prominent figure in advocating for civil rights and African American empowerment. Turner was also a bishop in the African Methodist Episcopal Church and played a significant role in the African American community during his time.
General Colin L. Powell, US Army.
The first African American general in the U.S. Army Air Forces in 1940 was Benjamin O. Davis Sr. He was a trailblazer and a leader in the military at a time when racial segregation was prevalent.
Dr. Joycelyn Elders
He was the first African American General in the U.S. Army
No, that was Benjamin Davis, in 1940. Before WW 2.
Frank E. Petersen.
Yes because it said in the bio he was the first African American to be a air force general.
You are probably asking about Eric H. Holder, who was appointed to the position of U.S. Attorney General by President Barack Obama in 2009. However, if you are asking about the states, rather than the federal level, one of the first African-American attorneys general of a state is Kamala D. Harris: she was sworn in as the 32nd Attorney General of the State of California in 2011, becoming the first African-American (as well as the first woman).
General Pershing led American forces into Germany in 1918 to mark the first World War. The successful campaign led to the defeat of Germany by US forces.
He was the first african american =]
The first African-American girl to play soccer is Briana Scurry.
The first African American general born in Mississippi was Benjamin O. Davis Jr. He was a pioneering officer in the U.S. Army and played a significant role during World War II, notably leading the Tuskegee Airmen. Davis's achievements paved the way for future generations of African American military leaders.
The first African American General Officer in the Corps, an aviator and a gentleman.