CSPAN Medal Of Honor Recipients January 1, 2015
In 1861 and several years later on march 25, 1863, the first medal of honor was presented to u. S. Army private jacob. Since then only 6,000 have been awarded. To americas soldiers, sailors, marines, and coast guardsmen. 3,470 represents a very small fraction of the tens of millions of women who have served in uniform. As of today, there are only 79 living recipients of the medal of honor and im pleased to be here with two of these american heroes. Our first served for 27 years and treaved medal...
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