Guest Speakers
- Grade Level:
- Adult Education
- Subject:
- Social Studies
Join a Park Ranger for a 45-minute PowerPoint presentation on the first African American graduate from West Point, Henry Ossain Flipper.
Henry O. Flipper was born enslaved and became the first African American officer and graduate from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1877. However, during his fifth year of service, on June 30, 1882, he was dishonorably discharged from the Army.
Flipper fought to regain his honor for the rest of his life. He continued to serve as a public servant, working for the Department of the Interior as well as an engineer.
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Last updated: August 1, 2023