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Into the Tiger's Jaw: America's First Black Marine Aviator: The Autobiography of Lt. Gen. Frank E. Petersen
On June 6th, 1950, when Frank Petersen enlisted in the Navy, he had no idea that he was embarking on a career that would cover almost forty years and would push him to the front of the revolution in race relations that continues to sweep the country to this day. The eighteen year old from Kansas was following in the footsteps of innumerable young men before him; join the N
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When I read about this Gentleman/Soldier passing away, I knew I had to enhance my knowledge of a life well lived! The book was a walk through the history of the mid 20th century from a personal perspective from a man who was happened to be right in the middle of it. It was a thoroughly engaging read. It has all of the personal pathos one would expect from a man who just wanted to fly planes. But it tells the story of "progress" of a people and by extension of a nation. I was especially taken whe
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