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First African-American to graduate from West Point...
First African-American to graduate from West Point...
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June 15, 1877
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 15, 1877 Pages 4 & 5 contain a lengthy report on the graduates of West Point, headed: "The West Point Cadets" "Awarding The Diplomas..." with more. This was a significant graduating class is it includes the first African-American to graduate from West Point, Henry Flipper. Near the end of the lengthy report on the ceremonies is a list of all 76 graduates, the photo showing the name of Flipper among them. Much mention is made in the report as well with: "....When Mr. Flipper, the colored cadet, stepped forward & received the reward of four years of as hard work & unflinching courage & perseverance as any young man could be called upon to go through, the crowd of spectators gave him a round of hearty applause. He deserves it. Any one who knows how quietly & bravely this young man--the first of his despised race to graduate at West Point--has borne the difficulties of his position; how for four years he has had to stand apart from his classmates as one with them but not of them; and to all the severe work of academic official life has had added the yet more severe mental strain which bearing up against a cruel social ostracism puts on any man..." with more (see).
Eight pages, loose at the spine, many tears at margins with some archival mends, the back leaf has a corner missing and several old archival mends. In very fragile condition: must be handled carefully. Fortunately the noted content is unaffected by any problems.
Category: Post-Civil War
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