The HistoryMakers video oral history with Maj. Gen. Nathaniel James.

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Imprint:Chicago, Illinois : The HistoryMakers, [2016]
Description:1 online resource (6 video files (2 hr., 53 min., 38 sec.)) : sound, color.
Language:English
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Format: E-Resource Video Streaming Video
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11312891
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Varying Form of Title:History Makers video oral history with Maj. Gen. Nathaniel James
Maj. Gen. Nathaniel James
Other authors / contributors:James, Nathaniel, 1935- interviewee.
Crowe, Larry F., interviewer.
Hickey, Matthew, director of photography.
HistoryMakers (Video oral history collection), production company.
Sound characteristics:digital
Digital file characteristics:video file
Notes:Videographer, Matthew Hickey.
Larry Crowe, interviewer.
Recorded New York, New York 2012 July 31.
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Summary:Military officer Nathaniel James was born on July 28, 1935 in Branchville, South Carolina. His family migrated north to New York City. He graduated from Bronx Vocational High School. James attended State University of New York, earning his A.A. degree in business and his B.A. degree in political science. After completing ROTC training and two years of enlisted service, James was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in 1959. He attended the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College and the U.S. Army War College. In 1975, James became the commander for the 369th Transportation battalion. In 1992, he became the first African American Major General to serve in the New York Army National Guard. James was both founder and president of the 369th Veteran's Association, Inc. and the 369th Historical Society, Inc. His military honors include, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, the Army Achievement Medal, and National Defense Medal.