Jesse Leroy Brown
Jesse Leroy Brown was a pioneering figure in American military history, recognized as the first Black pilot in the U.S. Navy. His journey from the son of Mississippi sharecroppers to a decorated aviator exemplified resilience and courage, as he broke racial barriers and earned the Distinguished Flying Cross for his valor during the Korean War.
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Brown was attempting to become the Navy’s first Black pilot and later earned the Distinguished Flying Cross for valor during the Korean War.
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