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Cpl. George Johnson, one of the first Black Marines, drew applause from the crowd Monday as the 101-year-old was honored for receiving the nation’s highest civilian award.
Cpl. George Johnson served as a military policeman during the World War II era and is one of the Montford Point Marines, the first Black members of the Corps.
The Montford Point Marines proved themselves in basic training and most went on to defy the racist naysayers at the time and distinguish themselves — some overseas in fierce battles like Peleliu and Iwo Jima.
The second period of Jewish immigration in the Binghamton area was between 1885 and 1923. Among them were the founders of Olum's furniture business.