The Legendary Colonel Charles Young—another look at black military history
Frost Illustrated In addition, Young was the first black superintendent of a National Park, California's Sequoia National Park. He also served as a military attaché to Liberia and Hispaniola. Along the way he received many honors, including the prestigious Spingarn … |
Charles Young house honored – Ripley Bee
Charles Young house honored
Ripley Bee Charles Young, often overlooked but known for his accomplishments as an African American in the United States Army who was also involved in the creation of the National Parks system, had local ties by spending his childhood in Ripley, working here, and … |