= Charles E. Anderson
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Charles E. Anderson is a notable figure in American aviation history. He was the first African American to earn a pilot's license in the United States, achieving this milestone in 1930. Anderson's achievement was significant not only for personal accomplishment but also for its impact on the civil rights movement and the representation of African Americans in aviation. He also served in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II, where he contributed to the efforts against racial discrimination within the military.
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