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ABC7 Salutes: Paying tribute to Navy admiral who broke barriers, earned several firsts during his long, honored career

March 23, 2021 | News and Updates

The Navy’s first Black admiral was honored at a ceremony during a Black History Month celebration in San Pedro at the USS Iowa, a retired battleship he served on during the Korean War.

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