We Value Your Privacy

This site uses cookies to improve user experience. By continuing to browse, you accept the use of cookies and other technologies.

I UNDERSTAND
LEARN MORE

The Extraordinary Life of Eugene Bullard, the First African American Military Pilot

After facing racism in America, Bullard made a home in France, where he became the first African American military pilot during World War I.

By Catherine Phelan | Published Jul 30, 2020
Left: Eugene Ballard in uniform; Right: group photo of Bullard and other flight students in France
  • camera-icon
  • Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Eugene Bullard in uniform
  • camera-icon
  • Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Eugene Bullard kneels at Paris's Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
  • camera-icon

  • Bullard, kneeling at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Paris in 1954.

    Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons

Get historic book deals and news delivered to your inbox

Follow Us

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Twitter

More fromOR/M

A LOVE SO TRUE
EARLY BIRD BOOKS
THE LINEUP
MURDER & MAYHEM
THE PORTALIST
OPEN ROAD MEDIA CATALOG

Corporate

Contact Us
Advertise with Us
Terms of Use
Privacy Policy
OR/M

© 2022 OPEN ROAD MEDIA