Henry V. Graham
Henry Vance Graham (May 7, 1916 – March 21, 1999) was an American Army National Guard general who protected black activists during the Civil Rights Movement. He is most famous for asking Alabama governor George Wallace to step aside and permit black students to register for classes at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa in 1963 during the "Stand in the Schoolhouse Door" incident.
Henry V. Graham | |
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| Born | May 7, 1916 Birmingham, Alabama, U.S. |
| Died | March 21, 1999 (aged 82) Birmingham, Alabama, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | Alabama Army National Guard |
| Years of service | 1934–1970 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands held | Alabama National Guard 167th Infantry Regiment, 31st Infantry Division |
| Battles/wars | World War II Korean War |
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