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100 1  Melville, Doug,|eauthor. 
245 10 Invisible generals :|brediscovering family legacy, and a 
       quest to honor America's first Black generals /|cDoug 
       Melville. 
264  1 New York :|bAtria/Black Privilege Publishing,|c2023. 
300    225 pages ;|c23 cm 
336    text|btxt|2rdacontent 
337    unmediated|bn|2rdamedia 
338    volume|bnc|2rdacarrier 
520 8  For readers of Adam Makos and The Immortal Life of 
       Henrietta Lacks, a dive into the hidden history Black 
       contributions to the American military, told through the 
       obscured lives of Tuskeegee Airmen founder Benjamin Davis 
       and his equally heroic son.|bThe amazing true story of 
       Americas first Black generals, Benjamin O. Davis, Sr. and 
       Jr., a father and son who helped integrate the American 
       military and created the Tuskegee Airmen. Perfect for fans
       of Devotion and Hidden Figures.When author Doug Melville 
       set out to rediscover his familys storyone of sacrifice 
       and perseverancea valuable lesson revealed itself as he 
       sifted through five generations of artifacts: sometimes, 
       you have to be invisible to make history. Invisible 
       Generals shares Melvilles incredible trip across three 
       centuries, a journey from post-Civil War America to modern
       -day Europe. He uncovers the lives of two great men who 
       sacrificed much for the country they always believed in, 
       regardless of the hardships they endured. These 
       trailblazers never received the recognition and fame they 
       deserved in their lifetimes because they humbly 
       prioritized service over self. Youre invited to join 
       Melvilles adventure as he brings these hidden stories into
       the light, fully honoring his familys legacy and setting 
       forth valuable examples you can follow as you draw 
       strength from your own reclaimed history: - Utilize your 
       ancestors victories to broaden your vision of whats 
       possible today. - Become a voice for the voiceless, 
       advocating for those who have been silenced. - Harness the
       power of perseverance to understand and overcome 
       generational challenges and change the course of your 
       familys story. - Build on and grow your family legacy, 
       treating it like the high-value brand it is. Our stories 
       are Americas story, full of everyday heroes who worked 
       behind the scenes to give their families, communities, and
       nation a better futureand the world needs to be inspired 
       by them. 
600 10 Davis, Benjamin O.,|d1880-1970. 
600 10 Davis, Benjamin O.,|cJr.,|d1912-2002. 
600 10 Melville, Doug|xFamily. 
650  0 African American generals.