Henry O. Flipper
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Henry O. Flipper has been mentioned in one podcast episode on American History Tellers (Feb 2025). His 1877 graduation is used as the narrative anchor for West Point’s early integration; his experience of silencing and later vindication (discharge upgrade, pardon)…
U.S. Army officer; first African American graduate of West Point (Class of 1877) at United States Military Academy (alumnus); United States Army specializing in U.S. Army history (as subject), Reconstruction and Jim Crow military integration (as subject).
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Feb 2025 on American History Tellers |
| Role | U.S. Army officer; first African American graduate of West Point (Class of 1877) |
| Affiliation | United States Military Academy (alumnus); United States Army |
Who talks about Henry O. Flipper on podcasts?
Henry O. Flipper came up; the most recent mention was Feb 2025 on American History Tellers.
What is Henry O. Flipper mentioned alongside?
Worked with: James Webster Smith