![Soldier and Former Slave Henry Ossian Flipper](https://www.onthisday.com/images/people/henry-ossian-flipper.jpg?w=360)
Profession: Soldier and Former Slave
Nationality: ![United States of America](https://www.onthisday.com/images/flags/united-states.svg)
American
Biography: First African American to graduate from the US Military Academy
Born: March 21, 1856
Birthplace: Thomasville, Georgia, USA
Star Sign: Aries
Died: May 3, 1940 (aged 84)
Cause of Death: Natural causes
Historical Events
- 1873-07-01 Henry Ossian Flipper of Georgia enters West Point Military Academy - later the first African American to graduate
- 1877-06-14 Henry Ossian Flipper becomes 1st African American to graduate from West Point Military Academy
Biographies and Sources
- Henry Ossian Flipper - American Battlefield Trust