Benjamin O. Davis Jr.

Why do we celebrate Benjamin O Davis Jr?

• he found the underground railroad

• he wrote a book about slavery

• he was the first African American to be so honored in retirement for the US military.

• he did not give up his seat on a bus

Benjamin O Davis Jr was born in...

• 1921

• 1931

• 1912

• 1932

How many children did Benjamin O Davis Jr have?

• 3

• 6

• 2

• 0

Benjamin O Davis Jr's ____ was a nurse

What was one of Benjamin O Davis Jr's quotes?

• he had no quotes

• "The privilege of being an American belongs to those brave enough to those brave enough to fight for them"

• "I am brave enough to fight"

• "this is my country and I am the best"

Draw a picture if Benjamin O Davis Jr. (I know it will be hard on the computers)

What were some important life events of Benjamin O Davis Jr?

• he was the first black commander if an integrated fighter wing

• he went to collage to get a PHD in math

• he proved that white pilots and officers could respect him

• he was the first black general of the Air Force

Benjamin O Davis Jr was apart of which military branch?

• Air Force

• Marines

• Navy

• he was not in the military

True or False? Benjamin O Davis Jr was given an award by a president.

• True

• False

He got ____ medals in his lifetime

• 7

• 10

• 2

• 4