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An overdue honor: St. Johns County WWII veterans receive Congressional Gold Medals
The St. Augustine Record via Yahoo News· 2 years agoIt was a long overdue recognition, officials said, and one that was marked with standing ovations...
Worth the wait: Springfield World War II veteran receives Congressional Gold medal
The State Journal-Register via Yahoo News· 7 months agoA World War II veteran received the Congressional Gold Medal on Friday, the highest honor bestowed...
‘Living legends.’ Broward man, 101, honored for service as a first Black U.S. Marine
Miami Herald via AOL· 1 year agoGeorge J. Johnson proudly served as a U.S. Marine Corps military policeman during World War II in...
Columbia resident honored for service in WWII
The Chronicle, Willimantic, Conn. via Yahoo News· 2 years agoSep. 20—NORTH WINDHAM — Columbia resident Russell Inzinga was honored Saturday for his service during World War II. The 100- year- old was presented a Congressional Gold Medal from Rep. Joe ...
Texas congressman looks to honor American slaves in new legislation
The Hill via Yahoo News· 1 year agoRep. Al Green (D-Texas) has introduced a slate of legislation that seeks to honor American slaves...
Families of 11 Filipino WWII vets receive Congressional Gold Medal after 76-year wait for...
NextShark via Yahoo News· 2 years agoThe names of 11 Filipino World War II veterans were read and recognized at a ceremony held at the...
Passaic event was another step to gain recognition for forgotten 'Hello Girls' of WWI
The Bergen Record via Yahoo News· 2 weeks agoA recent ceremony in Passaic's Armory Park was another step to gain recognition for some of World...
The family of Henrietta Lacks, whose stolen cancer cells changed medicine, settles lawsuit
Yahoo News· 1 year agoIn June, advocates, congressional leaders and the family of Henrietta Lacks nominated her for the...
D-Day anniversary shines spotlight on ‘Rosies’ who built WWII weapons
Military Times via Yahoo News· 3 weeks agoPEGASUS BRIDGE, France — When the 5,000th B-17 bomber built after Pearl Harbor rolled out of its...
The Only Black Woman to Serve in the U.S. Army in WWI
Time via Yahoo News· 6 days agoA member of the 52nd Telegraph Battalion speaks on a telephone at a crossroads in the Argonne Wood...