The U.S. Navy commissioned the frigate USS Jesse L. Brown (DE/FF/FFT-1089), named in honor of Ensign Jesse L. Brown—the first African American naval aviator in U.S. history and the first to die in combat, during the Korean War. The ship’s commissioning marked a historic recognition of Brown’s legacy and service, symbolizing progress in the integration of the U.S. armed forces.
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