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Title: Eugene Jacques Bullard
Smithsonian Record ID: edanmdm:nasm_A19920064000

	Title
	Eugene Jacques Bullard

	Metadata Usage
	Not determined

	Guid
	http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv90d19cdab-f0eb-47a1-9d34-dc12e484c7c1

	Data Source
	National Air and Space Museum

	Artist
	Eddie Dixon

	Medium
	Sculpture, Bust, Eugene Bullard, Lafayette Flying Corps

	Dimensions
	3-D (overall): 24.8 × 19 × 54.6cm, 14.5kg (9 3/4 in. × 7 1/2 in. × 1 ft. 9 1/2 in., 32lb.)

	Dimensions
	3-D (Base): 17.8 × 17.8cm (7 × 7 in.)

	Physical Description
	Bust of Bullard wearing aviator's cap, goggles and scarf.

	Summary
	A bronze bust by African American artist Eddie Dixon (born in 1950) commemorates Eugene Jacques Bullard (1895-1961), the first and only African American combat pilot in World War I. The stoic facial expression illustrates the courage and perseverance Bullard exuded both in the air and on the ground. A leather helmet, goggles, and layered clothing shows early flying attire worn by pilots. Flying gear like these offered limited protection in extreme weather conditions, flight altitudes, and enemy gunfire. Born in Columbus, Georgia, the realities of racial violence inspired Bullard to leave home at a young age to seek out a better life. He felt less racism in France, and Bullard subsequently flew for the French instead of the United States military. During his lifetime, Bullard was a celebrated war hero in France and received fifteen decorations by the French government. In the United States, his achievements were largely unknown or ignored. Posthumously, the U.S. Air Force recognized Bullard’s valiancy in combat with a commissioned rank of second lieutenant in 1994.

	Summary
	Carolyn Russo

	Summary
	Please see article on Eugene Bullard here: https://airandspace.si.edu/stories/editorial/eugene-j-bullard by Dominick Pisano

	Country of Origin
	United States of America

	Credit Line
	Gift of McDonnell Douglas Corporation

	Inventory Number
	A19920064000

	Date
	1990

	Type
	ART-Sculpture

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