Donald Lee Cox | |
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 Cox (upper right) appearing on the cover of Newsweek on February 23, 1970. Elbert "Big Man" Howard occupies the lower right. | |
| Born | April 16, 1936 Appleton City, Missouri, United States |
| Died | February 19, 2011 (aged 74) |
| Other names | DC |
| Occupation | Political organizer |
| Organization | Black Panther Party |
| Known for | Field Marshal of the Black Panther Party, 1967–71 |
| Spouse | Barbara Easley-Cox |
Donald Lee Cox (April 16, 1936 – February 19, 2011), known as Field Marshal DC, was an early member of the leadership of the African American revolutionary leftist organization the Black Panther Party, joining the group in 1967. Cox was titled the Field Marshal of the group during the years he actively participated in its leadership, due to his familiarity with and writing about guns.[1]
- ^ Weber, Bruce (13 March 2011). "D.L. Cox, a Leader of Radicals During 1960s, Dies at 74". The New York Times. Retrieved 15 March 2011.