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107th Congress
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that General Benjamin O. Davis, Jr., should be recognized as a courageous warrior, an extraordinary officer, and a great American hero.
Introduced: July 16, 2002
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Aug 1, 2002
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Jul 16, 2002
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Jul 16, 2002
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Urges the recognition of General Benjamin O. Davis, Jr. (who died on July 4, 2002) for his achievement as one of America's most accomplished military officers, whose strength, determination, and character in the face of racial injustice and bigotry could not prevent him from serving with the highest honor and distinction for the country he so proudly loved.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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