Pensacola in Escambia County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
General Daniel "Chappie" James, Jr. Memorial Park
National Register Historic Site
— Eastside Neighborhood Black History Trail —
Photographed By Mark Hilton, July 11, 2021
1. General Daniel "Chappie" James, Jr. Memorial Park Marker
The house on the left is the birthplace of the first African American four
star general, Daniel "Chappie" James, Jr. (1920-1978). The steps on the
right are the remnants of the private school run by his mother, Mrs. Lillie
James, where he received his earliest education. General James was
among the dedicated, determined young men who enlisted to become
America's first black military airmen, at a time when many people
thought black men lacked intelligence, skill, courage and patriotism. He
is listed on the official roster of Tuskegee Airmen pilot graduates and
trained pilots for the famed all-black 99th Pursuit Squadron. He was
awarded the Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit and the
Distinguished Flying Cross. General James was ultimately assigned as
Commander in Chief of the North American Defense Command
(NORAD) and Aerospace Defense Command (ADCOM) having
responsibility for all facets of air defense in the United States and
Canada.Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Air & Space • Parks & Recreational Areas.
Location.
Photographed By Mark Hilton, July 11, 2021
2. Marker at Historic Site, Home, Museum & Flight Academy.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. E.S. Cobb Center (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Spencer Bibbs Academy (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Lost Neighborhood (approx. 0.3 miles away); Historic Crystal Icehouse (approx. 0.3 miles away); John Lee Pickens’ Medical Office (approx. 0.4 miles away); H & O Café (approx. 0.4 miles away); John Sunday (approx. half a mile away); A.S. Magee Field (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pensacola.
Also see . . . Wikipedia article on General Daniel "Chappie" James, Jr. (Submitted on July 14, 2021, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
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3. General Daniel "Chappie" James, Jr.
Photographed By Mark Hilton, July 11, 2021
4. Nearby steps mentioned on the marker.
Steps that are the remnants of the private school run by his mother.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 14, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 14, 2021, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 187 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 14, 2021, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
