Emmett Paige, Jr. was born in Jacksonville, Florida. He became one of the highest-ranking African Americans in the U.S. Army, achieving the rank of Lieutenant General. Over his distinguished career, Paige played a pivotal role in advancing military communications and later served as Assistant Secretary of Defense for Command, Control, Communications and Intelligence under President Bill Clinton. His legacy includes breaking racial barriers and modernizing U.S. defense technology.
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