Smithsonian Institution Press is proud to once again make Benjamin O. Davis, Jr.'s autobiography available to readers. General Davis began his military career in 1936, when the military was still highly segregated. Over the course of his career he was awarded the Silver Star, Distinguished Flying Cross, Croix de Guerre, three Distinguished Service Medals, and, in 1998, an honorary promotion to the rank of four-star general. He also served as commander of the famed Tuskegee Airmen. The story of his perseverance in the face of prejudice and his valorous service in combat make for a compelling tale.

Smithsonian Institution Press is proud to once again make Benjamin O. Davis, Jr.'s autobiography available to readers. General Davis began his military career in 1936, when the military was still highly segregated. Over the course of his career he was awarded the Silver Star, Distinguished Flying Cross, Croix de Guerre, three Distinguished Service Medals, and, in 1998, an honorary promotion to the rank of four-star general. He also served as commander of the famed Tuskegee Airmen. The story of his perseverance in the face of prejudice and his valorous service in combat make for a compelling tale.