The Army Denied This Black Soldier a Commission in 1942. Now It’s Making Amends. by RACHEL L. SWARNS

By RACHEL L. SWARNS

Trying to rectify past discrimination, the Army is promoting John E. James Jr. to second lieutenant, two weeks after his 98th birthday. “I thought it would never happen,” he said.

Published: June 29, 2018 at 05:00AM

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