Charles Bolden grew up in South Carolina wanting to go into the Naval Academy. This was in 1963, a time when segregation was still prevalent, and South Carolina lawmakers would not support him. With persistence and after writing a letter asking Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson to help, Bolden was able to get an appointment with Rep. William Dawson of Chicago to secure a spot into the Naval Academy.
Charleston Bolden later went on to serve as an aviator in the Marine Corps. He now leads NASA, as one of the first African American administrators. Read his story here!
Charleston Bolden later went on to serve as an aviator in the Marine Corps. He now leads NASA, as one of the first African American administrators. Read his story here!