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Jim · Post by **Jim** » February 21st, 2014, 1:12 pm

President Obama will correct a historical act of discrimination next month when he awards the Medal of Honor, the nation’s highest commendation for combat valor, to 19 Jewish, Hispanic, and African-American veterans overlooked previously because of their backgrounds. The unusual presentation will culminate a 12-year Pentagon review ordered by Congress into past discrimination in the ranks, and will hold a particular poignancy hosted by the nation’s first African-American president.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/ ... _comboPN_p

Jim · Post by **Jim** » February 21st, 2014, 1:22 pm

The full list of all 19:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/pos ... r-winners/

I was working at the Pentagon several years ago when the Japanese-Americans were honored. Senator Inouye, looked so proud -- he earned it!

Jim · Post by **Jim** » February 21st, 2014, 5:59 pm

Interesting, Stars and Stripes says 24 MH to be awarded:

http://www.stripes.com/obama-to-award-2 ... r-1.269228

centermass · Post by **centermass** » February 21st, 2014, 6:05 pm

Jim wrote:The full list of all 19:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/pos ... r-winners/

I was working at the Pentagon several years ago when the Japanese-Americans were honored. Senator Inouye, looked so proud -- he earned it!

Actually, I have it at 24.

Either way, quite a gathering of Heroes.

http://www.army.mil/medalofhonor/valor24/

Mike11C11B · Post by **Mike11C11B** » February 21st, 2014, 10:35 pm

One is usually a big enough deal. 24 is a little above average.

centermass · Post by **centermass** » February 22nd, 2014, 5:54 am

You have to remember this didn't just happen over night. This was a very lengthy process started back in 2002.

Jim · Post by **Jim** » February 22nd, 2014, 5:47 pm

A Florida man was shocked to learn he will be presented the MH.

http://www.stripes.com/news/us/florida- ... A.facebook

By the way I operated in the Chi-Lang / Chau-Phu areas, as a Vietnamese Ranger Advisor. Lots of opportunities for a firefight.

Jim · Post by **Jim** » February 26th, 2014, 4:32 pm

Update.

http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/news/2 ... dal-honor/

Among those posthumously honored is Pfc. Leonard M. Kravitz, the uncle of musician Lenny Kravitz.

"I am grateful that my uncle is finally receiving this honor," Kravitz said in a statement Saturday night. "He sacrificed his life for his brothers and is a true hero. My family is extremely proud."

Jim · Post by **Jim** » February 27th, 2014, 8:19 am

More on Lenny Kravitz's uncle:

http://nypost.com/2014/02/22/medal-of-h ... 23-others/

http://www.contactmusic.com/story/lenny ... or_4083476

Jim · Post by **Jim** » February 28th, 2014, 4:37 pm

Still more:

http://nypost.com/2014/02/28/lenny-krav ... ero-uncle/

Jim · Post by **Jim** » March 13th, 2014, 10:57 am

Announcement from Army:

http://www.army.mil/medalofhonor/valor24/

ArmyRanger.com

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