Portman introduces legislation to preserve the historic Charles P. Young House
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On Thursday, April 14, U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-Ohio) introduced legislation that moves the home of Col. Charles Young, a National Historic Landmark, towards inclusion in the National Parks System.
"Charles Young's bravery and trailblazing service to our country and the great State of Ohio is exemplary, his legacy and accomplishments deserve protection and should be preserved for generations to come," said Portman.
Companion legislation was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Steve Austria (OH-7).
As a Buffalo Soldier serving with the 9th and 10th Cavalry and the 25th Infantry, Col. Young overcame severe institutional and racial intolerance to be the third African American graduate of West Point, the first African American national park superintendent, the first black U.S. military attaché, the first African American officer to command a Regular Army Regiment, and the highest-ranking black officer in the Regular Army until his death.
Col. Young's home is on Route 42 in Wilberforce, Ohio.[[In-content Ad]]
"Charles Young's bravery and trailblazing service to our country and the great State of Ohio is exemplary, his legacy and accomplishments deserve protection and should be preserved for generations to come," said Portman.
Companion legislation was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Steve Austria (OH-7).
As a Buffalo Soldier serving with the 9th and 10th Cavalry and the 25th Infantry, Col. Young overcame severe institutional and racial intolerance to be the third African American graduate of West Point, the first African American national park superintendent, the first black U.S. military attaché, the first African American officer to command a Regular Army Regiment, and the highest-ranking black officer in the Regular Army until his death.
Col. Young's home is on Route 42 in Wilberforce, Ohio.[[In-content Ad]]