All Sixteen Passed, But Only Thirteen Became Officers

In 1944, sixteen Black enlisted men entered an accelerated officer training course at Great Lakes, Illinois. All sixteen passed — but only thirteen were commissioned, becoming the first Black officers in U.S. Navy history: The Golden Thirteen. This video breaks down how they were trained under segregation, why their scores shocked leadership, and how their legacy helped force the Navy’s future forward.🎬 COMING NEXT: I’m doing a full series on the individual members of the Golden Thirteen — one by one — so we can honor each man’s story properly. If you learned something new, hit LIKE, SHARE this with a history lover, and SUBSCRIBE to follow the Golden Thirteen series.#Golden13 #BlackMilitaryHistory #NavyHistory #WWII #SoldiersOfTheDiasporaWe apologize for the recent gaps and inconsistency, but we're back to share stories that matter. This episode highlights the significant history of "the golden thirteen," the first Black American naval officers. Their journey through training and the scrutiny they faced exemplify immense "black excellence" and are a crucial part of our "military history."#thegoldenthirteen #usnavy #blackhistory #blackexcellence #militaryhistoryWe apologize for the recent gaps in uploads, but we're back to share crucial stories. This episode highlights "the golden thirteen," the first Black American naval officers, showcasing their journey through training and the public eye. Their story is a powerful testament to "black excellence" and a significant part of "forgotten history" that deserves recognition.
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