Benjamin Davis #3121

Description

The Benjamin Davis Stamp issued by USPS honors the legacy of Benjamin O. Davis Jr., the first African American general officer in the U.S. Air Force. The stamp is a tribute to the courage and immense contributions of Davis, who was born in 1912 in Washington, DC. He was the first African American to attend the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, and later became the first African American general officer in the U.S. Air Force. He was also the commander of the Tuskegee Airmen, the first African American military aviators in the U.S. armed forces. The stamp features a portrait of Davis in uniform, with a red tail plane in the background, paying homage to the Tuskegee Airmen. This stamp was issued in 2021 as part of the Black Heritage series of Forever stamps, which celebrates the achievements and contributions of African Americans in American history. This stamp is an important recognition of the legacy of Benjamin O. Davis Jr., and a reminder of the immense sacrifices made by all African Americans in the pursuit of freedom and equality.