first African American to command an aircraft carrier /
First Statement of Responsibility
Ric Murphy.
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
Jefferson, North Carolina :
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
[2018]
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
vii, 220 pages :
Other Physical Details
illustrations, maps ;
Dimensions
23 cm
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
Text of Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
CONTENTS NOTE
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The first thirty days -- The Dunbar years -- The Annapolis years -- Cold War -- Vietnam War -- Civil unrest -- Fall of Saigon -- Operation Frequent Wind -- "Bird dog on final" -- Port of Sattahip -- Rear admiral.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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"The first African-American aircraft carrier commander, Rear Admiral Lawrence Cleveland Chambers (1920- ) played a prominent role as captain of the USS Midway during the Vietnam War. This biography covers his early life and military career, including his role in the desegregation of the U.S. Navy during a period of racial strife"--
PARALLEL TITLE PROPER
Parallel Title
First African American to command an aircraft carrier
PERSONAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Chambers, Larry,1929-
CORPORATE BODY NAME USED AS SUBJECT
United States.-- African Americans
United States.-- Officers
United States.
Midway (Attack aircraft carrier)
Midway (Attack aircraft carrier)
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Admirals-- United States, Biography.
African American sailors-- Civil rights-- History-- 20th century.
African American sailors-- Social conditions-- 20th century.
Vietnam War, 1961-1975-- Aerial operations, American.
Vietnam War, 1961-1975-- Naval operations, American.