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U.S. soldier who was born into slavery promoted to brigadier general 100 years after his death

Colonel Charles Young, an American soldier who was born into slavery in 1864, was promoted to brigadier general last week — 100 years after his death. The posthumous honor makes him the earliest Black soldier to earn a star.
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