MARTIN, Robert L. - Revision history

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	[[Image:rlmartin3.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Robert L. Martin with his older brother Navy Ensign Henry Martin. At the time of this picture, according to Gabrielle Martin, the Martin family was the only black family with two officers in the military. Photo courtesy: Gabrielle Martin]]		[[Image:rlmartin3.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Robert L. Martin with his older brother Navy Ensign Henry Martin. At the time of this picture, according to Gabrielle Martin, the Martin family was the only black family with two officers in the military. Photo courtesy: Gabrielle Martin]]
	Segregation continued to play an important ~~life~~ in the life of African Americans in the pilot program. They had their own classes, flew on different airstrips and ate meals in separate dining halls from the white pilots. The Army even had a War College study that suggested blacks did not have the basic capabilities to pilot warplanes. (5)		Segregation continued to play an important role in the life of African Americans in the pilot program. They had their own classes, flew on different airstrips and ate meals in separate dining halls from the white pilots. The Army even had a War College study that suggested blacks did not have the basic capabilities to pilot warplanes. (5)

	[[Image:trainer.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Tuskegee airmen were trained using this type of airplane. Photo: Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site, Alabama]]		[[Image:trainer.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Tuskegee airmen were trained using this type of airplane. Photo: Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site, Alabama]]
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	On February 23, 2010 Martin was honored at Simpson College with the 2010 George Washington Carver Medal. Carver, who received part his education at Simpson, later taught at the institute where the airmen trained. (12) The same year he was among the Tuskegee Airmen inducted into the Iowa African American Hall of Fame. (13)		On February 23, 2010 Martin was honored at Simpson College with the 2010 George Washington Carver Medal. Carver, who received part his education at Simpson, later taught at the institute where the airmen trained. (12) The same year he was among the Tuskegee Airmen inducted into the Iowa African American Hall of Fame. (13)

	In 2020 with national attention focused on racial injustice, there was further effort to honor this brave Dubuque resident by renaming the regional [[AIRPORT]] in his honor. A petition submitted by Dawnelle Gordon asking for the renaming of the main terminal at the [[DUBUQUE REGIONAL AIRPORT]] in his honor was unanimously approved by the Dubuque Regional Airport Commission. (14)		In 2020 with national attention focused on racial injustice, there was further effort to honor this brave Dubuque resident by renaming the regional [[AIRPORT]] in Dubuque in his honor. A petition submitted by Dawnelle Gordon asking for the renaming of the main terminal at the [[DUBUQUE REGIONAL AIRPORT]] in his honor was unanimously approved by the Dubuque Regional Airport Commission. (14)

	In September, 2021 the [[UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE]] unveiled its Captain Robert L. Martin Black Heritage Tribute Initiative with exhibits and performances to celebrate Black contributions to American history. Dominique Martin, a daughter of the flier, spoke about her father at the university's Heritage Center. (15)		In September, 2021 the [[UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE]] unveiled its Captain Robert L. Martin Black Heritage Tribute Initiative with exhibits and performances to celebrate Black contributions to American history. Dominique Martin, a daughter of the flier, spoke about her father at the university's Heritage Center. (15)

	[[File:airportmartin.png\|300px\|thumb\|left\|July 19, 2022 celebration of naming the Robert L. Martin terminal at the Dubuque Regional Airport]]he finalization of a two-year campaign to raise $100,000 to fund the construction and installation of a monument at the airport was reached in 2022. On July 19, 2022 campaign supporters met at the airport with Martin family members to celebrate their success in memorializing this local hero of World War II and African Americans across the United States.		[[File:airportmartin.png\|300px\|thumb\|left\|July 19, 2022 celebration of naming the Robert L. Martin terminal at the Dubuque Regional Airport]] The finalization of a two-year campaign to raise $100,000 to fund the construction and installation of a monument at the airport was reached in 2022. On July 19, 2022 campaign supporters met at the airport with Martin family members to celebrate their success in memorializing this local hero of World War II and African Americans across the United States.

	At the one year ~~anninersary~~ of the ~~naming he R obert~~ L. Martin Terminal a plaque recognition was held. (16)		At the one year anniversary of naming the Robert L. Martin Terminal, a plaque recognition was held. (16)

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	6. Ibid.		6. Ibid.

	7. Kruse, John, "'One Last Flight' for Famed Tuskegee Airman," Telegraph Herald, August 1, 2018, p. 1A		7. Kruse, John, "'One Last Flight' for Famed Tuskegee Airman," ''Telegraph Herald'', August 1, 2018, p. 1A

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	In September, 2021 the [[UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE]] unveiled its Captain Robert L. Martin Black Heritage Tribute Initiative with exhibits and performances to celebrate Black contributions to American history. Dominique Martin, a daughter of the flier, spoke about her father at the university's Heritage Center. (15)		In September, 2021 the [[UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE]] unveiled its Captain Robert L. Martin Black Heritage Tribute Initiative with exhibits and performances to celebrate Black contributions to American history. Dominique Martin, a daughter of the flier, spoke about her father at the university's Heritage Center. (15)

	[[File:airportmartin.png\|300px\|thumb\|left\|July 19, 2022 celebration of naming the Robert L. Martin terminal at the Dubuque Regional Airport]]he finalization of a two-year campaign to raise $100,000 to fund the construction and installation of a monument at the airport was reached in 2022. On July 19, 2022 campaign supporters met at the airport with Martin family members to celebrate their success in memorializing this local hero of World War II and African Americans across the United States.		[[File:airportmartin.png\|300px\|thumb\|left\|July 19, 2022 celebration of naming the Robert L. Martin terminal at the Dubuque Regional Airport]]he finalization of a two-year campaign to raise $100,000 to fund the construction and installation of a monument at the airport was reached in 2022. On July 19, 2022 campaign supporters met at the airport with Martin family members to celebrate their success in memorializing this local hero of World War II and African Americans across the United States.

			At the one year anninersary of the naming he R obert L. Martin Terminal a plaque recognition was held. (16)

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	15. Reese, Kayli, "UD Honors Local Tuskegee Airman," ''Telegraph Herald'', September 28, 2021, p. 1A		15. Reese, Kayli, "UD Honors Local Tuskegee Airman," ''Telegraph Herald'', September 28, 2021, p. 1A

			16. Kruse, John, "Pioneering Pilot Honored at Dubuque Airport Terminal, ''Telegraph Herald'', July 20, 2023, p. 1

	Special thanks to Gerald C. Gordon and Gabrielle Martin, the daughter of Robert L. Martin.		Special thanks to Gerald C. Gordon and Gabrielle Martin, the daughter of Robert L. Martin.

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	[[Image:rlmartin4.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Robert L. Martin receiving the Distinguished Flying Cross. Photo courtesy: Gabrielle Martin]]Martin's decorations included the Distinguished Flying Cross, Purple Heart and Air Medal with 6 Oak Leaf Clusters. In 2007 he received the Congressional Gold Medal for his service and was inducted into the Iowa Aviation Hall of Fame. (10) After being discharged, Mr. Martin continued to serve in the Army Air Corps Reserves, rising to the rank of captain. Following his military career, he maintained a commitment to public service, serving as an engineer for Cook County, Illinois. He was also a leader in Tuskegee Airmen, Inc., an organization whose members traveled the country as educators and historians. (11)		[[Image:rlmartin4.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Robert L. Martin receiving the Distinguished Flying Cross. Photo courtesy: Gabrielle Martin]]Martin's decorations included the Distinguished Flying Cross, Purple Heart and Air Medal with 6 Oak Leaf Clusters. In 2007 he received the Congressional Gold Medal for his service and was inducted into the Iowa Aviation Hall of Fame. (10) After being discharged, Mr. Martin continued to serve in the Army Air Corps Reserves, rising to the rank of captain. Following his military career, he maintained a commitment to public service, serving as an engineer for Cook County, Illinois. He was also a leader in Tuskegee Airmen, Inc., an organization whose members traveled the country as educators and historians. (11)

	[[File:tuskegeerecord.jpg\|300px\|thumb\|~~left~~\|Photo: Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site, Alabama]]		[[File:tuskegeerecord.jpg\|300px\|thumb\|right\|Photo: Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site, Alabama]]
	On February 23, 2010 Martin was honored at Simpson College with the 2010 George Washington Carver Medal. Carver, who received part his education at Simpson, later taught at the institute where the airmen trained. (12) The same year he was among the Tuskegee Airmen inducted into the Iowa African American Hall of Fame. (13)		On February 23, 2010 Martin was honored at Simpson College with the 2010 George Washington Carver Medal. Carver, who received part his education at Simpson, later taught at the institute where the airmen trained. (12) The same year he was among the Tuskegee Airmen inducted into the Iowa African American Hall of Fame. (13)

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	On February 23, 2010 Martin was honored at Simpson College with the 2010 George Washington Carver Medal. Carver, who received part his education at Simpson, later taught at the institute where the airmen trained. (12) The same year he was among the Tuskegee Airmen inducted into the Iowa African American Hall of Fame. (13)		On February 23, 2010 Martin was honored at Simpson College with the 2010 George Washington Carver Medal. Carver, who received part his education at Simpson, later taught at the institute where the airmen trained. (12) The same year he was among the Tuskegee Airmen inducted into the Iowa African American Hall of Fame. (13)

	In 2020 with national attention focused on racial injustice, there was further effort to honor this brave Dubuque resident by renaming the regional [[AIRPORT]] in his honor. A petition submitted by Dawnelle Gordon asking for the renaming of the main terminal at the [[DUBUQUE REGIONAL ~~AIRORT~~]] in his honor was unanimously approved by the Dubuque Regional Airport Commission. (14)		In 2020 with national attention focused on racial injustice, there was further effort to honor this brave Dubuque resident by renaming the regional [[AIRPORT]] in his honor. A petition submitted by Dawnelle Gordon asking for the renaming of the main terminal at the [[DUBUQUE REGIONAL AIRPORT]] in his honor was unanimously approved by the Dubuque Regional Airport Commission. (14)

	In September, 2021 the [[UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE]] unveiled its Captain Robert L. Martin Black Heritage Tribute Initiative with exhibits and performances to celebrate Black contributions to American history. Dominique Martin, a daughter of the flier, spoke about her father at the university's Heritage Center. (15)		In September, 2021 the [[UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE]] unveiled its Captain Robert L. Martin Black Heritage Tribute Initiative with exhibits and performances to celebrate Black contributions to American history. Dominique Martin, a daughter of the flier, spoke about her father at the university's Heritage Center. (15)

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	[[File:tuskegeerecord.jpg\|300px\|thumb\|left\|Photo: Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site, Alabama]]		[[File:tuskegeerecord.jpg\|300px\|thumb\|left\|Photo: Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site, Alabama]]
	On February 23, 2010 Martin was honored at Simpson College with the 2010 George Washington Carver Medal. Carver, who received part his education at Simpson, later taught at the institute where the airmen trained. (12)		On February 23, 2010 Martin was honored at Simpson College with the 2010 George Washington Carver Medal. Carver, who received part his education at Simpson, later taught at the institute where the airmen trained. (12) The same year he was among the Tuskegee Airmen inducted into the Iowa African American Hall of Fame. (13)

	In ~~June,~~ 2020 with national attention focused on racial injustice, there was further effort to honor this brave Dubuque resident by renaming the regional [[AIRPORT]] in his honor. ~~He had been honored in November 2019 in Chicago with~~ the ~~naming~~ of ~~a United States~~ in his ~~name~~. (13)		In 2020 with national attention focused on racial injustice, there was further effort to honor this brave Dubuque resident by renaming the regional [[AIRPORT]] in his honor. A petition submitted by Dawnelle Gordon asking for the renaming of the main terminal at the [[DUBUQUE REGIONAL AIRORT]] in his honor was unanimously approved by the Dubuque Regional Airport Commission. (14)

	In September, 2021 the [[UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE]] unveiled its Captain Robert L. Martin Black Heritage Tribute Initiative with exhibits and performances to celebrate Black contributions to American history. Dominique Martin, a daughter of the flier, spoke about her father at the university's Heritage Center. (14)		In September, 2021 the [[UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE]] unveiled its Captain Robert L. Martin Black Heritage Tribute Initiative with exhibits and performances to celebrate Black contributions to American history. Dominique Martin, a daughter of the flier, spoke about her father at the university's Heritage Center. (15)

			[[File:airportmartin.png\|300px\|thumb\|left\|July 19, 2022 celebration of naming the Robert L. Martin terminal at the Dubuque Regional Airport]]he finalization of a two-year campaign to raise $100,000 to fund the construction and installation of a monument at the airport was reached in 2022. On July 19, 2022 campaign supporters met at the airport with Martin family members to celebrate their success in memorializing this local hero of World War II and African Americans across the United States.

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	12. Ibid.		12. Ibid.

	13. ~~Gordon, Dawnelle~~, "~~Rename~~ Dubuque Airport for ~~Dubuque Native & Tuskege Airman~~, ~~Captain R. L. Martin~~," Online. ~~Change~~.~~org~~		13. Iowa African American Hall of Fame, Online: https://iaahf.studentaffairs.iastate.edu/inductees.php

			14. "Dubuque Airport Terminal Named for Block World War II Fighter Pilot," San Francisco Chronicle, July 21, 2022, Online: https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/Dubuque-airport-terminal-named-for-Black-WWII-17319640.php

	14. Reese, Kayli, "UD Honors Local Tuskegee Airman," ''Telegraph Herald'', September 28, 2021, p. 1A		15. Reese, Kayli, "UD Honors Local Tuskegee Airman," ''Telegraph Herald'', September 28, 2021, p. 1A

	Special thanks to Gerald C. Gordon and Gabrielle Martin, the daughter of Robert L. Martin.		Special thanks to Gerald C. Gordon and Gabrielle Martin, the daughter of Robert L. Martin.

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	[[Image:ROBMARTIN.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Gabrielle Martin]]MARTIN, Robert L. (Dubuque, IA, 1919--Olympia Fields, IL, July 26, 2018 ). Facing challenges was not new to Martin who grew up in Dubuque as one of the city's few [[AFRICAN AMERICANS]]. Wanting to be a Boy Scout posed a problem because some parents threatened to remove their boys from the program if the troop admitted a black. (1)		[[Image:ROBMARTIN.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo and birth date courtesy: Gabrielle Martin and John Pregler]]MARTIN, Robert L. (Dubuque, IA, Feb. 9, 1919--Olympia Fields, IL, July 26, 2018 ). Facing challenges was not new to Martin who grew up in Dubuque as one of the city's few [[AFRICAN AMERICANS]]. Wanting to be a Boy Scout posed a problem because some parents threatened to remove their boys from the program if the troop admitted a black. (1)

	A 1936 graduate of [[DUBUQUE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL]], Martin earned his pilot's license as a student at Iowa State University and took his first solo flight in a Luscomb trainer. He graduated from Iowa State University earning a degree in electrical engineering and obtained a pilot's license. (2) While still in college, he applied to join the U.S. Army Air Corps and was accepted after he was drafted into service. He began his military career in Fort Dodge. It was from there that he was granted a three-day extension of a furlough by his commanding officer.		A 1936 graduate of [[DUBUQUE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL]], Martin earned his pilot's license as a student at Iowa State University and took his first solo flight in a Luscomb trainer. He graduated from Iowa State University earning a degree in electrical engineering and obtained a pilot's license. (2) While still in college, he applied to join the U.S. Army Air Corps and was accepted after he was drafted into service. He began his military career in Fort Dodge. It was from there that he was granted a three-day extension of a furlough by his commanding officer.

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	In June, 2020 with national attention focused on racial injustice, there was further effort to honor this brave Dubuque resident by renaming the regional [[AIRPORT]] in his honor. He had been honored in November 2019 in Chicago with the naming of a United States in his name. (13)		In June, 2020 with national attention focused on racial injustice, there was further effort to honor this brave Dubuque resident by renaming the regional [[AIRPORT]] in his honor. He had been honored in November 2019 in Chicago with the naming of a United States in his name. (13)

			In September, 2021 the [[UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE]] unveiled its Captain Robert L. Martin Black Heritage Tribute Initiative with exhibits and performances to celebrate Black contributions to American history. Dominique Martin, a daughter of the flier, spoke about her father at the university's Heritage Center. (14)

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	13. Gordon, Dawnelle, "Rename Dubuque Airport for Dubuque Native & Tuskege Airman, Captain R. L. Martin," Online. Change.org		13. Gordon, Dawnelle, "Rename Dubuque Airport for Dubuque Native & Tuskege Airman, Captain R. L. Martin," Online. Change.org

			14. Reese, Kayli, "UD Honors Local Tuskegee Airman," ''Telegraph Herald'', September 28, 2021, p. 1A

	Special thanks to Gerald C. Gordon and Gabrielle Martin, the daughter of Robert L. Martin.		Special thanks to Gerald C. Gordon and Gabrielle Martin, the daughter of Robert L. Martin.

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	On February 23, 2010 Martin was honored at Simpson College with the 2010 George Washington Carver Medal. Carver, who received part his education at Simpson, later taught at the institute where the airmen trained. (12)		On February 23, 2010 Martin was honored at Simpson College with the 2010 George Washington Carver Medal. Carver, who received part his education at Simpson, later taught at the institute where the airmen trained. (12)

	In June, 2020 with national attention focused on racial injustice, there was further effort to honor this brave Dubuque resident by renaming the regional [[AIRPORT]] in his honor. He had been honored in November 2019 in Chicago with the naming of a ~~US Post Office~~ in his name. (13)		In June, 2020 with national attention focused on racial injustice, there was further effort to honor this brave Dubuque resident by renaming the regional [[AIRPORT]] in his honor. He had been honored in November 2019 in Chicago with the naming of a United States in his name. (13)

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	On February 23, 2010 Martin was honored at Simpson College with the 2010 George Washington Carver Medal. Carver, who received part his education at Simpson, later taught at the institute where the airmen trained. (12)		On February 23, 2010 Martin was honored at Simpson College with the 2010 George Washington Carver Medal. Carver, who received part his education at Simpson, later taught at the institute where the airmen trained. (12)

	In June, 2020 with national attention focused on racial injustice, there was further effort to honor this brave Dubuque resident by renaming the regional [[AIRPORT]] in his honor. He had been honored in November ~~2029~~ in Chicago with the naming of a US Post Office in his name. (13)		In June, 2020 with national attention focused on racial injustice, there was further effort to honor this brave Dubuque resident by renaming the regional [[AIRPORT]] in his honor. He had been honored in November 2019 in Chicago with the naming of a US Post Office in his name. (13)

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	On February 23, 2010 Martin was honored at Simpson College with the 2010 George Washington Carver Medal. Carver, who received part his education at Simpson, later taught at the institute where the airmen trained. (12)		On February 23, 2010 Martin was honored at Simpson College with the 2010 George Washington Carver Medal. Carver, who received part his education at Simpson, later taught at the institute where the airmen trained. (12)

	In June, 2020 with national attention focused on racial injustice, there was further effort to honor this brave Dubuque resident by renaming the regional [[AIRPORT]] in his honor. He had ~~previously~~ been ~~honor~~ in Chicago with the naming of a US Post Office in his name. (13)		In June, 2020 with national attention focused on racial injustice, there was further effort to honor this brave Dubuque resident by renaming the regional [[AIRPORT]] in his honor. He had been honored in November 2029 in Chicago with the naming of a US Post Office in his name. (13)

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