James, Daniel (Chappie), Jr.
Leader of the 'Wolf Pack' during the Vietnam War and later became Commander in Chief of NORAD.
September 2000
Compiled by Janet Seymour
Bibliographer, Air University Library
Maxwell AFB, AL
Contents
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Internet Resources
Blacks in Aviation Pictures.
Available at:
Biography United States Air Force: General Daniel James, Jr.
Available at: http://www.af.mil/news/biographies/james_d.html
Biography from the United States Air Force official web site.
Daniel ("Chappie") James, Jr.
Available at: http://www.airpower.maxwell.af.mil/airchronicles/cc/james.html
Biographical article from the Aerospace Power Chronicles.
Daniel "Chappie" James, Jr.
Available at: http://www.arlingtoncemetery.com/djames.htm
Article on the Arlington National Cemetery website.
18th Fighter-Bomber Wing in Korea.
Available at: http://www.koreanwar.org/html/units/frontline/biteman/biteman18.htm
Article includes information on Chappie James.
USAF People: General Daniel 'Chappie' James, Jr.
Available at: http://www.wpafb.af.mil/museum/history/vietnam/james.htm
United States Air Force Museum website offers a short biography.
Books
Astor, Gerald. The Right to Fight: A History of African Americans in the Military. Novata, CA, Presidio, 1998. 529 p.
See index under 'James, Daniel' for specific references.
Book call no.: 355.008996073 A858r
Contemporary Black Biography. New York, Gale, 1998. 25 vols.
Volume 16: Daniel James, Jr. 1920-1978, pp 102-106.
Book call no.: R 920.009296 C761
Current Biography 1976. New York, H.W.
Wilson, 1976. 504 p.
James, Daniel, pp 196-198.
Book call no.: R 920.02 C976 1976
Dabbs, Henry E. Black Brass: Black Generals and Admirals in the Armed Forces of the United States. 2nd ed. Charlottesville, VA, Howell Press, 1997. 231 p.
General Daniel James, Jr., pp 34-37.
Older editions of this book are located in the stacks.
Book call no.: R 923.573 D111b
McGovern, James R. Black Eagle: General Daniel "Chappie" James, Jr. University, AL, University of Alabama Press, 1985. 204 p.
Book call no.: 92 J273m
Phelps, Joseph A. Chappie: America's First Black Four-Star General. Novato, CA, Presidio Press, 1992. 366 p.
Book call no.: 92 J273p 1992
Rose, Robert A. Lonely Eagles: The Story of
America's Black Air Force in World War II. Los Angeles, CA, Tuskegee Airmen,
1980. 160 p.
Includes numerous photographs.
Book call no.: 358.5 R797L
United States. Dept. of Defense. Office of Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Civilian Personnel/Equal Opportunity. Black Americans in Defense of Our Nation. Washington, GPO, 1991. 300 p.
In Tribute to: General Daniel "Chappie" James, This Nation's First Black Four-Star General, pp 159-161.
Book call no.: R 355.008996073 B627 1991
Webster's American Military Biographies. Springfield MA, G. C. Merriam, 1978. 548 p.
James, Daniel, pp 199-200.
Book call no.: 923.5 W385
Document
Lee, Gregory M. Air Force Leadership: General Daniel "Chappie" James Jr. Maxwell AFB, AL, Air Command and Staff College. April 1986. 21 p.
Doc. call no.: M-U 43122 L4784a
Periodicals
Chayes, Antonia Handler. Comments at Tuskegee Institute Honoring Black Military Leaders. Air Force Policy Letter for Commanders: Supplement No.10:8-13 October 1979.
Clifford, Thomas E. A Tribute to General James. Air Force Policy Letter for Commanders: Supplement No.2:27-31 February 1979.
DuBose, Carolyn. 'Chappie' James: A New Role for an Old Warrior. Ebony 25: 152-154+ October 1970.
Gen Daniel James, Jr., 1920-1978. Air Force Magazine 61:15 April 1978.
Greenberg, Peter S. Chappie James: America's First Black Four-Star General. Equal Opportunity Current News, pp 3-5, August 19, 1976.
Greider, William. An American Success Story. Equal Opportunity Current News, p 34, July 31, 1975.
Huey, John. Black 4-Star General Is a Man Accustomed to Tough Assignments. Equal Opportunity Current News, pp 5-6, December 2, 1976.
James, Daniel, Jr. Aerospace Defense. Air Force Policy Letter for Commanders: Supplement No.1 :2-10 January 1976.
James, Daniel, Jr. C4 in NORAD. Signal 32:14-16+ September 1977.
James, Daniel, Jr. A Challenge to Create Change. Air Force Policy Letter for Commanders: Supplement No.6: 17-22 June 1972.
James, Daniel, Jr. Former NORAD Chief Gives Views on Air Defense. Air Force Times 38:27+ February 13,1978.
James, Daniel, Jr. The Power of Excellence, an Interview. Airman 14:14-18 June 1970.
James, Daniel, Jr. Rapping with Chappie. Air University Review 23:12-21 July-August 1972.
Johnson, Ralph. America's First Black Four-Star General vs. His Militant Critics. Equal Opportunity Current News, pp 14-18, February 5 1976.
Only Black 4-Star Officer Ends Career on Top. Equal Opportunity Current News, p 3, March 1, 1978.
Poinsett, Alex. Daniel (Chappie) James Jr.: New Boss of the, Nation's Air Defense. Ebony 31:49-51 + December 1975.
Slavin, Peter. `Chappie' James: Fearless Four-Star. Air Force Times 51:47 May 20, 1991.
Stewart, Ollie. 4 Stars on Black Shoulders. Equal Opportunity Current News, pp 11-12, June 24, 1976.
Timrnesch, Nick. Super-Patriot Chappie James Earns an Unprecedented Fourth Star. People 4:24-25 July 28, 1975.
Videos
Air Force Now No.183. Palm Springs, CA, United States Department of the Air Force and Big Picture, Historical Film and Video, 1993. 1 videocassette, 30 min.
Includes a visit with General "Chappie" James as he remembers the Tuskegee Airmen of World War II.
Video call no.: 358.400973 A2981 no. 183
From These Beginnings. Palm Springs, CA, Big Picture, Historical Film and Video, 1993. 1 videocassette, 30 min.
Features James as he remembers the Tuskegee Airmen and discusses the role of minorities in the current Air Force.
Video call no.: 940.544973 F931
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