Tuskegee Airmen

Remembering the UChicago alumni who served as Tuskegee Airmen Tuskegee Airmen in front of plane

Remembering the UChicago alumni who served as Tuskegee Airmen

The late John W. Rogers Sr., JD’48, was among the first Black pilots in the U.S. military

Feb 15, 2023
John W. Rogers Sr., JD'48, judge and member of Tuskegee Airmen, 1918-2014

John W. Rogers Sr., JD'48, judge and member of Tuskegee Airmen, 1918-2014

Jan 23, 2014
John W. Rogers Sr. dies; Tuskegee Airman, judge

John W. Rogers Sr. dies; Tuskegee Airman, judge

Jan 22, 2014
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UChicago’s Tuskegee Airmen led in war and peace

UChicago’s Tuskegee Airmen led in war and peace

Pioneers such as John Rogers Sr., JD’48, found stateside success after leading World War II squadron.

Apr 9, 2012
UChicago’s Tuskegee Airmen led in war and peace John Rogers

UChicago’s Tuskegee Airmen led in war and peace

Apr 9, 2012

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