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1/11
@AfricanArchives
In 1942, US Navy Messman Charles Jackson French successfully swam through the night for 6-8 hours pulling a raft of 15 wounded soldiers w a rope round his waist in shark infested waters. He was the first black swimmer to receive the Navy medal of heroism in 1943.
—On September 5, 1942, United States Navy Messman Charles Jackson French swam through the night for 6 - 8 hours pulling a raft of 15 wounded sailors with a rope around his stomach through shark infested waters. The U.S. Navy Ship the U.S.S. Gregory was hit by Japanese naval fire in the South Pacific. Many were wounded and killed. French successfully brought these men to safety on the shores of The Solomon Islands. French was the first black swimmer to earn the Navy Medal for his heroism in 1943. We remember Charles Jackson French and commemorate his heroism and incredible swimming. Thank you for your service and your valor, Mr. French.
2/11
@StephanieOvers7
Only to come back to AmeriKKKa and reap NOTHING
3/11
@HDogetagonist
Navy to name destroyer after WWII hero Charles French
4/11
@hist_of_the_day
French's moment of heroism came during the Battle of Guadalcanal. After the USS Gregory was sunk by Japanese forces, he swam for over 8 hours, towing a raft filled with 15 wounded sailors to safety through shark-infested waters.
With Japanese forces nearby, French risked his life to keep the raft hidden. His swimming skills and unyielding determination ensured the survival of the wounded sailors.
In recent years, French’s story has gained more attention. In 2022, the U.S. Navy named a rescue tugboat after him, the USNS Charles Jackson French, commemorating his heroism and service.
5/11
@SageAmenti
This story reminds me of a similar one in Memphis, Tn. in 1925 when another Black man, a skiff operator named Tom Lee, risked his life to rescue 32 White people from the Mississippi River after their boat had capsized. These kinds of acts show that heroism exists in all races.
6/11
@TruxTrains
7/11
@AMasvingwe
Interesting African history, thanks
8/11
@tank10mom
This should be taught in schools.
9/11
@TCthe80sbaby
/search?q=#IUKUK
10/11
@QRUSDVL
It is more likely they refused to allow him on the raft.
11/11
@beefwhats4dinnr
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@AfricanArchives
In 1942, US Navy Messman Charles Jackson French successfully swam through the night for 6-8 hours pulling a raft of 15 wounded soldiers w a rope round his waist in shark infested waters. He was the first black swimmer to receive the Navy medal of heroism in 1943.
—On September 5, 1942, United States Navy Messman Charles Jackson French swam through the night for 6 - 8 hours pulling a raft of 15 wounded sailors with a rope around his stomach through shark infested waters. The U.S. Navy Ship the U.S.S. Gregory was hit by Japanese naval fire in the South Pacific. Many were wounded and killed. French successfully brought these men to safety on the shores of The Solomon Islands. French was the first black swimmer to earn the Navy Medal for his heroism in 1943. We remember Charles Jackson French and commemorate his heroism and incredible swimming. Thank you for your service and your valor, Mr. French.
2/11
@StephanieOvers7
Only to come back to AmeriKKKa and reap NOTHING
3/11
@HDogetagonist
Navy to name destroyer after WWII hero Charles French
4/11
@hist_of_the_day
French's moment of heroism came during the Battle of Guadalcanal. After the USS Gregory was sunk by Japanese forces, he swam for over 8 hours, towing a raft filled with 15 wounded sailors to safety through shark-infested waters.
With Japanese forces nearby, French risked his life to keep the raft hidden. His swimming skills and unyielding determination ensured the survival of the wounded sailors.
In recent years, French’s story has gained more attention. In 2022, the U.S. Navy named a rescue tugboat after him, the USNS Charles Jackson French, commemorating his heroism and service.
5/11
@SageAmenti
This story reminds me of a similar one in Memphis, Tn. in 1925 when another Black man, a skiff operator named Tom Lee, risked his life to rescue 32 White people from the Mississippi River after their boat had capsized. These kinds of acts show that heroism exists in all races.
6/11
@TruxTrains
7/11
@AMasvingwe
Interesting African history, thanks
8/11
@tank10mom
This should be taught in schools.
9/11
@TCthe80sbaby
/search?q=#IUKUK
10/11
@QRUSDVL
It is more likely they refused to allow him on the raft.
11/11
@beefwhats4dinnr
Need a
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1/10
@Joe__Bassey
Here is how most European museums try to erase African history.
https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1868335851056320512/vid/avc1/718x516/qEiZ7bdtTd5-oEUR.mp4
2/10
@i_Forget_
Notice how many artifacts are defaced, particularly on the nose, chin, ears and sometimes even the cheeks.
3/10
@chaegame
Can the world just get rid of this race system.
It is all about making profit. Some group use racial profiling to keep others poor and exploited.
4/10
@divadanad
The invaders hate the greatness of the African people and will destroy or whitewash history
5/10
@KakaJoe10
The 1st conditionality when the IMF gives you a loan to an African country is to defund education...
6/10
@KibunjaMichael
They had to break the
7/10
@russellwells191
Ashri Kwesi I believe
8/10
@reddDollaBill
The disfigurement of the nose is the giveaway
9/10
@JohnA10241976
10/10
@aircraftmk
Bro the Egyptians did that. Not the Europeans. Go to Egypt and see if the sphinx still has its nose. Did the Europeans do that dude goofy
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@Joe__Bassey
Here is how most European museums try to erase African history.
https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1868335851056320512/vid/avc1/718x516/qEiZ7bdtTd5-oEUR.mp4
2/10
@i_Forget_
Notice how many artifacts are defaced, particularly on the nose, chin, ears and sometimes even the cheeks.
3/10
@chaegame
Can the world just get rid of this race system.
It is all about making profit. Some group use racial profiling to keep others poor and exploited.
4/10
@divadanad
The invaders hate the greatness of the African people and will destroy or whitewash history
5/10
@KakaJoe10
The 1st conditionality when the IMF gives you a loan to an African country is to defund education...
6/10
@KibunjaMichael
They had to break the
7/10
@russellwells191
Ashri Kwesi I believe
8/10
@reddDollaBill
The disfigurement of the nose is the giveaway
9/10
@JohnA10241976
10/10
@aircraftmk
Bro the Egyptians did that. Not the Europeans. Go to Egypt and see if the sphinx still has its nose. Did the Europeans do that dude goofy
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