Henry Ossian Flipper, the Colored Cadet at West Point by Henry Ossian Flipper

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Author Flipper, Henry Ossian, 1856-1940
Title Henry Ossian Flipper, the Colored Cadet at West Point
Autobiography of Lieut. Henry Ossian Flipper, U.S.A., First Graduate of Color from the U.S. Military Academy
Note Reading ease score: 69.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "Henry Ossian Flipper, the Colored Cadet at West Point" by Henry Ossian Flipper is an autobiographical account written in the late 19th century. This narrative chronicles Flipper's personal journey as the first African American graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point. The book explores the challenges he faced not only in mastering the rigors of a military education but also in navigating the racial prejudice and discrimination of the time. The opening of the narrative introduces Henry Ossian Flipper, detailing his early life as the son of slaves in the antebellum South and the hardship faced by his family. He describes the critical moments that led to his appointment to West Point, showcasing the support and struggles encountered along the way. As Flipper embarks on his journey at the Academy, he reflects on the daunting expectations and the social ostracism he experiences as one of the few cadets of color, setting the stage for a story of resilience, ambition, and the pursuit of equality in a deeply divided society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class U: Military science
Subject United States Military Academy
Subject Soldiers -- United States -- Biography
Subject Flipper, Henry Ossian, 1856-1940
Subject African American military cadets -- New York (State) -- West Point -- Biography
Subject Military cadets -- United States -- Biography
Subject African American soldiers -- Biography
Category Text
EBook-No. 2448
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Apr 3, 2015
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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