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Lloyd Austin, Retired Army General, Becomes First Black Secretary of Defense

The senate overwhelmingly approved President Biden’s pick.
01/22/2021

Under Pressure, Hagel Steps Down as Pentagon Chief

Hagel's the first senior adviser to leave since the midterm.
11/24/2014

Defense Department Will Reconsider Ban on Certain Hairstyles

Black women say military hair rules are unfair.
04/30/2014

Obama Taps African-American to Head Homeland Security

Attorney Jeh Johnson to become first Black DHS secretary.
10/18/2013

Diary of a Government Shutdown

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Michelle Obama's Let's Move Campaign: Year Three

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