Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations. 1900 - 2003. Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities. 1947 - 1984. 1970 Air Force Association convention, Washington, D.C.

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Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations. 1900 - 2003. Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities. 1947 - 1984. 1970 Air Force Association convention, Washington, D.C.

1970

https://catalog.archives.gov/id/72311

Reel 1 - Covers scenes of civilian and military personnel addressing the audience at the AFA convention, held at the Sheraton Park Hotel in Washington, D.C. Shows extensive scenes of Brig Gen Daniel James, Jr., Deputy Assistant of Defense, and Gen John C. Meyers, USAF Vice Chief of Staff, addressing the convention audience. 1065' Total footage in reel.

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James, Daniel, 1920-1978

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Daniel "Chappie" James Jr. (February 11, 1920 – February 25, 1978) was an American fighter pilot in the U.S. Air Force, who in 1975 became the first African American to reach the rank of four-star general in any of the armed forces. In September 1937, James enrolled in Tuskegee Institute in Alabama. James graduated from Tuskegee with a Bachelor of Science degree in physical education. He learned to fly at Tuskegee as well and completed Civilian Pilot Training during his senior year. It was ...