Thursday, June 28, 2012

Video - Montford Marines

Thursday, June 28, 2012    No comments
(CBS News) HAMPTON, Va. - On Wednesday, June 27. 2012, Congress took a step to right an injustice. They awarded the Congressional Gold Medal -- the highest civilian honor -- to the Montford Point Marines, the first African-Americans to serve in the corps. Their sacrifices were long overlooked. Hundreds of surviving members attended the ceremony.

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