In 1877, Henry O. Flipper became the first Black graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and the first commissioned Black officer in the U.S. Army.

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In 1877, Henry O. Flipper became the first Black graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and the first commissioned Black officer in the U.S. Army.

In 1877, Henry O. Flipper became the first Black graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and the first commissioned Black officer in the U.S. Army.

Four African American army regiments were stationed at Fort Davis from 1867-1885. The "Buffalo Soldiers" there and beyond were key to westward expansion of the U.S.