Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:military_officer
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:General_Benjamin_O._Davis_Jr.
|
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:Tuskegee_Airmen African American military history Military history of the United States |
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Bronze_Star_Medal
gptkb:Legion_of_Merit gptkb:Distinguished_Service_Medal gptkb:Air_Force_Distinguished_Service_Medal |
| gptkbp:birth_date |
1912-07-01
|
| gptkbp:birth_place |
gptkb:Washington,_D._C.
|
| gptkbp:burial_place |
gptkb:Arlington_National_Cemetery
|
| gptkbp:children |
gptkb:Benjamin_O._Davis_III
Davis Jr. |
| gptkbp:death_date |
2002-07-04
|
| gptkbp:education |
gptkb:University_of_Chicago
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Benjamin Oliver Davis Jr.
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:political_movement
U. S. Air Force policy on integration |
| gptkbp:known_for |
Leadership in combat missions
Pioneering role for African Americans in the military Advocating for racial equality in the military |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Recognition in popular culture
Role model for African American youth Influence on military training programs Honored in various military memorials Influence on military policy reforms Symbol of progress in military integration Advocacy for diversity in the armed forces Commemorated in literature and film Involvement in veteran affairs Recognition by the U. S. government Inspiration for future generations of military leaders |
| gptkbp:military_branch |
gptkb:Korean_War
gptkb:Vietnam_War gptkb:World_War_II |
| gptkbp:nickname |
gptkb:Ben
|
| gptkbp:notable_achievement |
Led the Tuskegee Airmen
First African American to graduate from West Point Academy |
| gptkbp:notable_character |
Commander of the 332nd Fighter Group
First African American general in the U. S. Air Force |
| gptkbp:rank |
gptkb:military_officer
|
| gptkbp:service_branch |
gptkb:military_unit
|
| gptkbp:spouse |
Agnes Davis
|