Tuskegee Institute in Macon County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
The Tuskegee Airmen's Plaza
Photographed by TSgt. James R. Pearson,, May 1987
1. The Tuskegee Airmen's Plaza Marker
This plaza commemorates their courageous service in the air and on the ground--both women and men--in defense of the United States of America. Without their commitment and daring, America's victories over her enemies would have been much more difficult.
Erected 1987 by Tuskegee University.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Air & Space • Education • War, Korean • War, Vietnam • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and the Tuskegee Airmen series lists.
Location. 32° 25.898′ N, 85° 42.605′ W. Marker is in Tuskegee Institute, Alabama, in Macon County. It is on Campus Road east of Foster [West Outer] Drive, on the right when traveling east. The plaza is on the campus of Tuskegee University (which is contiguous with the Tuskegee Institute National Historic
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Regionally, this marker is in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, and in the Black Belt. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Tuskegee University (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Monroe Campbell (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Julius Rosenwald (approx. 0.2 miles away); Booker T Washington (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lifting the Veil of Ignorance (approx. 0.2 miles away); Tuskegee Chapel (approx. 0.2 miles away); George Washington Carver (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dorothy Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tuskegee Institute.
Also see . . .
1. General Daniel James, Jr. first African American four-star general, 1975. (Submitted on May 31, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
2. Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site. (Submitted on May 31, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
Additional keywords. Moton Field;
Photographed by Richard E. Miller, 1990
2. The Tuskegee Airmen's Plaza Marker
Photographed by SSGT Rose Reynolds, May 1987
3. Dedication Ceremony for the General James Memorial Hall at Tuskegee University
President Ronald Reagan and on his right Dr. Benjamin Payton, President of Tuskegee University, during the graduating class ceremonies and the dedication of the GEN James Memorial Hall at Tuskegee University.
Photo courtesy of the Defense Visual Information Directorate.
Photo courtesy of the Defense Visual Information Directorate.
Photographed by Richard E. Miller, 1990
4. Main entrance to the Daniel "Chappie" James Center for Aerospace and Health Education
(Paul Rudolph, architect). Dedicated May 1987 by President Ronald Reagan along with the commemorative aircraft (visible behind the columns, middle-right of photo) in the Tuskegee Airmen's Plaza.
Photographed by TSGT James R. Pearson, May 1987
5. General Daniel "Chappie" James Memorial Hall
Part of the Tuskegee University in Alabama, the hall houses memorabilia depicting the life and contributions of GEN James, the nations first African American four-star Air Force General.
Photo courtesy of the Defense Visual Information Directorate.
Photo courtesy of the Defense Visual Information Directorate.
Photographed by Richard E. Miller, 1990
6. USAF F-4C Phantom (433rd TFS) in the Tuskegee Airmen's Plaza
This aircraft, the centerpiece of the Tuskegee Airmen's Plaza, was flown by Tuskegee alumnus, General Daniel "Chappie" James during the Vietnam War. The marker can be seen in the distance, just to the right of the aircraft's display pylon.
Photographed by TSgt. James R. Pearson, May 1987
7. F-4C Phantom II aircraft in the Tuskegee Airmen's Plaza
An F-4C Phantom II aircraft stands in front of the Gen. Daniel "Chappie" James Center for Aerospace Science and Health Education at Tuskegee Airmen's Plaza, Tuskegee University. The Phantom is the last aircraft flown by James, who was the nation's first black four-star Air Force general.
Photo courtesy of the Defense Visual Information Directorate.
Photo courtesy of the Defense Visual Information Directorate.
Photographed by U.S. Air Force
8. Tuskegee Airman, then-Col. Daniel "Chappie" James and his F-4C Phantom II fighter plane
in Thailand during the Vietnam War.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 2, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 6,593 times since then and 26 times this year. Last updated on June 19, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. Photos: 1. submitted on June 17, 2009. 2. submitted on May 31, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 3. submitted on June 17, 2009. 4. submitted on May 31, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 5. submitted on June 17, 2009. 6. submitted on May 31, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 7. submitted on June 17, 2009. 8. submitted on May 31, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
