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
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