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Fort Polk in Louisiana is being renamed Tuesday for a black U.S. soldier during World War I who received a Purple Heart and Medal of Honor posthumously.
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The Louisiana Army base previously known as Fort Polk was officially redesignated to Fort Johnson.
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The Louisiana Army base previously known as Fort Polk was officially redesignated to Fort Johnson.
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Piecing together a stunning contemporary quilt by artist Bisa Butler and an archival photograph, an educator and a historian unpack layers of meaning in the story of the 369th Infantry Regiment, as they returned from France following victory in World War I
Medal of Honor recipient Sgt. Henry Johnson would be honored with postage stamp under push by Sen. Charles Schumer to salute World War I hero.