United States Air Force Major Robert Henry Lawrence, Jr. (October 2, 1935 - December 8, 1967) was the first black astronaut.At the age of 16, he graduated in the top 10% from Englewood High School. At the age of 20, graduated from Bradley University with a Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry. At Bradley, he distinguished himself as Cadet Commander in the Air Force ROTC and received the commission of Second Lieutenant in the Air Force Reserve Program.
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5 comments:
I learn something new everyday. Cool :)
^ Agreed!!
Have you ever heard of the book First Blacks. I bought it 4 times and have given away each book. Mostly to youngins. So many amazing people in there. People I never knew existed. I'll have to buy it again soon. Wish I had it to blog about some of those folks.
Deidra & Lady Di,
I'm really enjoying BHM this year. I'm learning a lot too!
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Marleaux,
I've never heard of those books. But thanks I'll check them out.
I'd read about Major Lawrence. Ot's too bad he was killed.
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