ONLINE – The Life and Legacy of Vice Admiral Samuel L. Gravely Jr.
Born in Richmond, Samuel L. Gravely Jr. became the U. S. Navy’s first Black Admiral and Commander of a warship and a fleet.
In 1942, World War II interrupted his education at Virginia Union University and he began his nearly four decade long naval career. Gravely became an expert in communications and surmounted racial discrimination to rise through the ranks of the Navy.
In 2004, Vice Admiral Gravely, Jr., gave an interview to the Virginia War Memorial, just six months before his death at the age of 82.
Join Education Director Jim Triesler as he recounts the life of Vice Admiral Gravely and discusses the influence of his family. We can all learn from his inspiring legacy.
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In 2021, the Navy League of Richmond hosted a ceremony at the Virginia War Memorial, celebrating Gravely’s life and the 50th anniversary of his promotion to rear admiral. Read more about that anniversary and view links to the event coverage on our BLOG and on Channel 12 News.
