President Obama will correct a historical act of discrimination next month when he awards the Medal of Honor, the nation’s highest commendation for combat valor, to 19 Jewish, Hispanic, and African-American veterans overlooked previously because of their backgrounds. The unusual presentation will culminate a 12-year Pentagon review ordered by Congress into past discrimination in the ranks, and will hold a particular poignancy hosted by the nation’s first African-American president.
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MOH to 19 overlooked minority SM
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Re: MH to 19 overlooked minority SM
The full list of all 19:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/pos ... r-winners/
I was working at the Pentagon several years ago when the Japanese-Americans were honored. Senator Inouye, looked so proud -- he earned it!
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/pos ... r-winners/
I was working at the Pentagon several years ago when the Japanese-Americans were honored. Senator Inouye, looked so proud -- he earned it!
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Advisor, VN 66-68 69-70
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Re: MH to 19 overlooked minority SM
Interesting, Stars and Stripes says 24 MH to be awarded:
http://www.stripes.com/obama-to-award-2 ... r-1.269228
http://www.stripes.com/obama-to-award-2 ... r-1.269228
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Advisor, VN 66-68 69-70
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Re: MH to 19 overlooked minority SM
Actually, I have it at 24.Jim wrote:The full list of all 19:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/pos ... r-winners/
I was working at the Pentagon several years ago when the Japanese-Americans were honored. Senator Inouye, looked so proud -- he earned it!
Either way, quite a gathering of Heroes.
http://www.army.mil/medalofhonor/valor24/
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Re: MH to 19 overlooked minority SM
One is usually a big enough deal. 24 is a little above average.
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You have to remember this didn't just happen over night. This was a very lengthy process started back in 2002.
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Re: MH to 19 overlooked minority SM
A Florida man was shocked to learn he will be presented the MH.
http://www.stripes.com/news/us/florida- ... A.facebook
By the way I operated in the Chi-Lang / Chau-Phu areas, as a Vietnamese Ranger Advisor. Lots of opportunities for a firefight.
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By the way I operated in the Chi-Lang / Chau-Phu areas, as a Vietnamese Ranger Advisor. Lots of opportunities for a firefight.
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Advisor, VN 66-68 69-70
42d Vn Ranger Battalion 1969-1970
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Re: MH to 19 overlooked minority SM
Update.
http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/news/2 ... dal-honor/
http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/news/2 ... dal-honor/
Among those posthumously honored is Pfc. Leonard M. Kravitz, the uncle of musician Lenny Kravitz.
"I am grateful that my uncle is finally receiving this honor," Kravitz said in a statement Saturday night. "He sacrificed his life for his brothers and is a true hero. My family is extremely proud."
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Re: MH to 19 overlooked minority SM
More on Lenny Kravitz's uncle:
http://nypost.com/2014/02/22/medal-of-h ... 23-others/
http://www.contactmusic.com/story/lenny ... or_4083476
http://nypost.com/2014/02/22/medal-of-h ... 23-others/
http://www.contactmusic.com/story/lenny ... or_4083476
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Advisor, VN 66-68 69-70
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Re: MOH to 19 overlooked minority SM
Ranger Class 13-71
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42d Vn Ranger Battalion 1969-1970
Trainer, El Salvador 86-87
Advisor, Saudi Arabian National Guard 91, 93-94
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Advisor, VN 66-68 69-70
42d Vn Ranger Battalion 1969-1970
Trainer, El Salvador 86-87
Advisor, Saudi Arabian National Guard 91, 93-94
75th RRA Life Member #867
Re: MOH to 19 overlooked minority SM
Ranger Class 13-71
Advisor, VN 66-68 69-70
42d Vn Ranger Battalion 1969-1970
Trainer, El Salvador 86-87
Advisor, Saudi Arabian National Guard 91, 93-94
75th RRA Life Member #867
Advisor, VN 66-68 69-70
42d Vn Ranger Battalion 1969-1970
Trainer, El Salvador 86-87
Advisor, Saudi Arabian National Guard 91, 93-94
75th RRA Life Member #867