Henry O. Flipper – Born a Thomasville, GA slave. Died a Second Lieutenant. Educated @ @CAU & @WestPoint_USMA. Possibly the first Black commissioned officer. Buffalo Soldiers (10th Calvary Regiment) Commander. #MemorialDay pic.twitter.com/9EGTZHXyK9

— Brother Sharif (@EjaculatingPen) May 24, 2019