Tag: Medal of Honor
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Compton renames post office to honor Pfc. James Anderson Jr., the first Black Marine Medal of Honor recipient who saved fellow soldiers in Vietnam with his heroic sacrifice.
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Discover the remarkable story of William Harvey Carney, the first Black American to earn the Medal of Honor. From escaping slavery to heroically planting the flag at the Battle of Fort Wagner, Carney’s journey embodies courage and sacrifice.
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