Talk on John Henry Morgan, Tuskegee Airman

Guest speakers John Morgan, Bibby Morgan and Victor Morgan will discuss the life of their uncle and Tuskegee Airman, John Henry Morgan. 

Also in attendance will be Major Humphrey Patton, Jr., Tuskegee Airman and member of the 99th Fighter Squadron in World War II. 

Patton was born in Michigan in 1919, graduated from Howard University and has on honorary doctorate from Tuskegee University. He was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor at a ceremony on March 29, 2007, at the Capitol Rotunda in Washington D.C., honoring the Tuskegee Airmen. 

During the lecture, Patton will be presented with memorable recognition from Lynn Geddie, Communications director for the Coweta on Veteran’s Affairs/Air Force Association, Irongate Chapter (NY).     

The lecture is part of a series on the Tuskegee Airmen of World War II that coincides with the current feature exhibition, “The Tuskegee Airmen: The Segregated Skies of World War II.” 

The exhibit explores the history and heroism of the first African–American pilots to fly in combat during World War II and will remain on display at the BHM until March 17, 2012.  Included in the exhibit is a section on John Henry Morgan, Bartow County’s own Tuskegee Airman.