Bessie Coleman: One of the First Licensed African American Pilots
Bessie Coleman became one of the first African Americans to earn a pilot’s license and to seek a career in aviation.
For the African American community, Bessie Coleman became an enduring symbol of how a talented and highly motivated person could seek out a career in aviation.
Event Date:
Wednesday, June 15, 1921
Image Reference:
Bessie Coleman's Pilot’s License
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Bessie Coleman's Pilot’s License
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Bessie Coleman's Pilot’s License
Sub Category:
Aviation
People Connections:
Bessie Coleman
Event Year:
1 921
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