Veterans in Harlem find a community home at the American Legion Post #398, which bears the name of the Army's first Black General, Charles Young.
NEW YORK â Veterans in Harlem find a community home at the American Legion Post #398, which bears the name of the Army's first Black general, Charles Young.The 20th century hero was posthumously promoted to Brigadier General last year, and the Legion's leaders are using the title to inspire neighbors.
'A lot of Black veterans, it wasn't recognized what they did'Post #398 Commander Trenton Brown said Young deserves his posthumous promotion to Brigadier General for his life of leadership.'It means a lot to me and to the family,' Brown said, 'because a lot of Black veterans, it wasn't recognized what they did.
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