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African-American officers were dining in the same mess as white Americans. He ordered that the mess facilities be segregated. African American officers stopped using the mess entirely. Cousins commanded the unit until 15 August 1945.
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would lead to "utter chaos" by 1960 unless improvements were made. In
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on 26 June 1941 and to brigadier general on 10 July 1941.
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856:. West Point Association of Graduates. Archived from
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715:. pp. 392–394. USAF historical studies: no. 91.
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1124:"Airport Design At International Given Approval"
1102:"Foresees Chaos at L.A. Airport Unless Improved"
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