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July 3, 1936
The Arizona Gleam
Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona
What is this article about?
James L. Johnson Jr., a Black youth from Chicago, appointed by Rep. Arthur Mitchell, qualifies and enters the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD, as the first African American midshipman since post-Civil War era.
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NEGRO YOUTH QUALIFIES, ENTERS NAVAL ACADEMY
Annapolis, Md. - Having qualified scholastically and passed the physical test, James L. Johnson Jr., Negro youth, of Chicago appointed by the Representative Arthur Mitchell of the First Illinois Congressional district was admitted to the Naval Academy today. He is the first member of his race to become a midshipman since just after the Civil War, and none has ever been graduated from the Naval Academy.
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NEGRO YOUTH QUALIFIES, ENTERS NAVAL ACADEMY
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Midshipman Johnson, assigned to quarters in Bancroft Hall, was one of forty-five midshipmen admitted during the day, bringing the class to 175. He formerly attended Dunbar high school, Washington, D.C.
Annapolis, Md. - Having qualified scholastically and passed the physical test, James L. Johnson Jr., Negro youth, of Chicago appointed by the Representative Arthur Mitchell of the First Illinois Congressional district was admitted to the Naval Academy today. He is the first member of his race to become a midshipman since just after the Civil War, and none has ever been graduated from the Naval Academy.
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NEGRO YOUTH QUALIFIES, ENTERS NAVAL ACADEMY
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Midshipman Johnson, assigned to quarters in Bancroft Hall, was one of forty-five midshipmen admitted during the day, bringing the class to 175. He formerly attended Dunbar high school, Washington, D.C.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Biography
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Fortune Reversal
What keywords are associated?
Naval Academy Admission
First Negro Midshipman
James Johnson
Racial Milestone
Arthur Mitchell Appointment
What entities or persons were involved?
James L. Johnson Jr.
Arthur Mitchell
Where did it happen?
Annapolis, Md.
Story Details
Key Persons
James L. Johnson Jr.
Arthur Mitchell
Location
Annapolis, Md.
Story Details
James L. Johnson Jr., a Negro youth from Chicago appointed by Representative Arthur Mitchell, qualified scholastically and physically and was admitted to the Naval Academy, becoming the first member of his race to do so since just after the Civil War.