Daniel “Chappie” James Jr., the first African American to attain the rank of four-star general in the U.S. military, died at the Air Force Academy in Colorado. A decorated fighter pilot and a respected leader, James broke racial barriers throughout his career, serving in World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. His legacy remains a milestone in U.S. military and civil rights history.
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