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
Families. And crimea after a rubber stamp referendum. The soul is singing. We are home, we are with russia. Putins power play puts the west on deference. Whats the next move and can anything stop it . Welcome to a special america tonight. We note the special interest of our are audience, we focus on both stories this hour. The crisis in ukraine which a National Leader warns he fears may be hours away from a shooting war. First on the mist of malaysia air 370. The on the mystery of malaysia air 370. The u. S. S. Kidd will go back to its normal duties, and malaysian officials reveal a a new time line which suggest a final communication from the cockpit, all right, good night, may have come before the communications were cut off. Search area now covers 30 million square miles, most of the up indian ocean, 15 of the whole planet. Bear in mind that the aircrafts black boxes are only bl meant to send meant to send signals for 30 days. Ten of those are now gone. Lisa stark has the story. As i