Tag: post-war contributions
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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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- Terri Sewell, Alabama’s First Black Congresswoman, Honors Civil Rights Icons Through Historic Congressional Actions
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