DoDLive proudly presents "Profiles in Heritage," a series honoring the diverse warriors, leaders, and others that have served in the United States Armed Forces over the years. February is African-American History month, and this episode tells the story of Lt. Henry Ossian Flipper, the first African-American to graduate from West Point. Flipper endured harsh and unjust punishment during his time in the Army, which led to a dishonorable discharge. Watch this episode to see how his name and honor were restored 114 years later.
| Date Taken: | 02.08.2012 |
| Date Posted: | 06.19.2012 14:36 |
| Category: | Package |
| Video ID: | 147201 |
| VIRIN: | 120208-D-OO792-001 |
| Filename: | DOD_100422252 |
| Length: | 00:02:27 |
| Location: | US |
| Downloads: | 4 |
| High-Res. Downloads: | 4 |
This work, Profiles in Heritage: Lt. Henry Ossian Flipper, by Nicole McFarland, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright.
