African Americans - General Frank E. Peterson Jr. the first African American General in the United States Marine Corps, who achieved the rank on February 23, 1979.

General Frank E. Peterson Jr.


	The first African American General in the United States Marine Corps, who achieved the rank on February 23, 1979


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