Black Fact = 1962 (Jan. 31) – Lt. Comdr. Samuel L. Gravely assumed command of destroyer escort, USS Falgout. Navy said he was the first Black to command a U.S. warship. #theraydiotwins











Black Fact = 1962 (Jan. 31) – Lt. Comdr. Samuel L. Gravely assumed command of destroyer escort, USS Falgout. Navy said he was the first Black to command a U.S. warship. #theraydiotwins