Johnson-Brown, Hazel W.
1927-2011 · Contribution: 1979
First African-American chief of the U.S. Army Nurse Corps
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Impact on the world
Became the first African-American to lead the U.S. Army Nurse Corps as its chief, reaching the rank of Brigadier General during a distinguished military nursing career.
Life & background
A nurse, Johnson-Brown became the first African-American chief of the U.S. Army Nurse Corps in 1979, rising to the rank of Brigadier General over a distinguished career in military nursing leadership.
Sources
- National Museum of the United States Army; African American Registry; Smithsonian (NMAAHC)
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