But will be with us tomorrow talking about her new book. Im very pleased today, im catherine clinton, i teach at the university of texas in san antonio, and im here to moderate the panel but as all of you are aware, interject whenever i enthusiastically have some ideas that maybe we could share. Our two panelists will share comments and views with you and im going to comment and we would like to open it up to you for your questions. So i want to begin today by saying that my friend candy, candice shy hooper was born in guam to usa Navy Hospital corpsman and his wife and she attended more than half a dozen schools before her high school graduation. With an undergraduate degree in journalism from the university jaju and a law degraaik÷2 from georgetown university. It was only after her career on capitol hill as an aide to the late congressman charlie wilson, some of you may have seen him portrayed in Charlie Wilsons war and as a lobbyist with her husband she discovered her passion, ret
And, 2. 5 million women honored for their service and a singular surprise. Soledad the only woman ever to receive the medal of honor, Mary Edwards Walker. Find out what this Civil War Veteran did to earn the honor. Soledad im soledad obrien. Welcome to matter of fact. Its memorial day weekend, a time when we pause to remember and honor those who died while serving in the u. S. Armed forces. Today, our salute is a look back on the service of some of the bravest among us. The medal of honor is the highest award that can be given to a military hero in this country. It is bestowed by the president on behalf of Congress Following an extraordinary act of bravery. An honor reserved for those who risk their own lives, above and beyond the call of duty, in action against an enemy. More than just another accolade, it advances careers, provides a lifetime stipend, and allows the children of honorees a smooth path into the military academies. For those honored, it makes a world of difference. Toda
Soledad find out what this Civil War Veteran did to earn the honor. Soledad im soledad obrien. Welcome to matter of fact. As the year comes to a close, we want to focus on some of the bravest among us. The medal of honor is the highest award that can be given to a military hero in this country. It is bestowed by the president on behalf of Congress Following an extraordinary act of bravery. An honor reserved for those who risk their own lives, above and beyond the call of duty, in action against an enemy. More than just another accolade, it advances careers, provides a lifetime stipend, and allows the children of honorees a smooth path into the military academ for those honored, it makes a world of difference. Today, the stories of two heroes. Colonel harvey barnum, whose career skyrocketed after he received his medal. And Staff Sergeant Melvin Morris, a hero whose honor was delayed for decades. Soledad at Seymour Middle School in knoxville, t, they are greeted like heroes 50 years and
Soledad find out what this Civil War Veteran did to earn the honor. Soledad im soledad obrien. Welcome to matter of fact. As the year comes to a close, we want to focus on some of the bravest among us. The medal of honor is the highest award that can be given to a military hero in this country. It is bestowed by the president on behalf of Congress Following an extraordinary act of bravery. An honor reserved for those who risk their own lives, above and beyond the call of duty, in action against an enemy. More than just another accolade, it advances careers, provides a lifetime stipend, and allows the children of honorees a smooth path into the military academ for those honored, it makes a world of difference. Today, the stories of two heroes. Colonel harvey barnum, whose career skyrocketed after he received his medal. And Staff Sergeant Melvin Morris, a hero whose honor was delayed for decades. Soledad at Seymour Middle School in knoxville, t, they are greeted like heroes 50 years and
Mary edwards walker. Find out what this Civil War Veteran did to earn the honor. Soledad i am soledad obrien. Welcome to matter of fact. It is Veterans Day Weekend and a chan to focus on in of the bravest among us. The medal of honor is the highest award that can be given to a military hero in this country. It is bestowed by the president on behalf of Congress Following an extraordinary act of bravery. It is and honor reserved for those who risk their own lives above and beyond the call of duty in action against an enemy. More than just another accolade, it advances careers, provides a lifetime stipend and allows the children of honors a smooth path into the military academies. For those honored, it makes a world of difference. Today the stories of two heroes. Colonel harvey barnum, whose career scirottoed after he received his medal, and Staff Sergeant Melvin Morris, a hero whose honor was delayed for decades. As Seymour Middle School in novel, tennessee, they are greeted like heroes