The Golden Thirteen were the thirteen African American enlisted men who became the first African American commissioned and warrant officers in the United States Navy.

Golden Thirteen, group of African Americans who in 1944 became the first group of Black servicemen to complete officer training for the United States Navy. The group became known …

In recent years, as surviving members of the group have gotten to­gether for annual reunions, they have come to be known as the Golden Thir­teen. Eight members of the group are now living, …

In early 1944, 16 black sailors reported to Great Lakes to undergo a two-and-a-half-month training program to become officers. Richmond devised the curriculum for the black men and …

2019年1月10日 · The Golden Thirteen, the first African-American Naval officers commissioned in U.S. Navy history. They were part of President Roosevelt’s efforts to begin desegregation of …

2019年5月25日 · In Waukegan, some 41 miles north of the city, a historic event broke a racial barrier that had existed for 146 years in the U.S. Navy. Thirteen Black sailors successfully …

2017年2月8日 · Because of the pioneering work of the Golden Thirteen, Jesse Brown received his wings in 1948, becoming America’s first African-American naval aviator, and in 1975, …

2023年2月16日 · Sixteen officer candidates began their work at the Great Lakes Naval Training Center. All 16 passed the course, but the Navy only commissioned 13. They overcame racism …

Although all passed the course, in March 1944, thirteen of the group made history when they became the U.S. Navy's first African American officers on active duty. Twelve were …

2023年7月10日 · In 1944, thirteen Black men helped to desegregate the Navy through their commitment to sheer excellence in blazing a trail for future Black Naval officers. Seated in …