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
Ladies and gentlemen, please join me as we mark this occasion in word of prayer. Almighty god, champion of liberty and the oppressed, hear our prayers. You protect the righteous and bring justice to the flow. We gather today to honor the spirit of a warrior, who remained focused on the lives of his team and what needed to be done. He put the safety of others above his own, ran toward danger, and met it facetoface. Thank you for Master Sergeant Matthew Williams, an exemplary of heroism, whose heart and soul were tested in battle, producing the stronger man we honor today. His character were revealed in a moment, and his example inspires us all. God bless matthew, is loving and devoted wife, their son, his extended family and comrades in arms here today. Let matthews life and legacy and this very metal be a reminder for us all to face our fears and find our own moments to shine. May the lamp of liberty continue to burn bright on the u. S. And army and may we be a beacon of hope and peace
Ladies and gentlemen, the president of the United States , accompanied by medal of honor recipient Master Sergeant Matthew Williams, United States army. Ladies and gentlemen, please join me as we mark this occasion in word of prayer. Almighty god, champion of liberty and the oppressed, hear our prayers. You protect the righteous and bring justice to the flow. We gather today to honor the spirit of a warrior, who remained focused on the lives of his team and what needed to be done. He put the safety of others above his own, ran toward danger, and met it facetoface. Thank you for Master Sergeant Matthew Williams, an exemplary of heroism, whose heart and soul were tested in battle, producing the stronger man we honor today. His character were revealed in a moment, and his example inspires us all. God bless matthew, is loving and devoted wife, their son, his extended family and comrades in arms here today. Let matthews life and legacy and this very metal be a reminder for us all to face ou
To ladies and gentlemen, the president of the United States accompanied by medal of honor recipient Master Sergeant Matthew Williams from the United States army. It is a gentleman in a word of prayer. Almighty god, the liberty and champion here are prayer it is the right just center of justice and we gather here to honor the spirit who through adversity remain focused on the lives which need to be done. You put the safety of others with it much more danger and we thank you for Matthew Williams and is heroism with his heart, soul in the battle in producing a stronger man today. This character, courage in the moment is an example and god bless matthew and his wife kate and son nolan and extended family and his comrades. But matthews life, legacy and very battle around his neck and remind for us all to face our fears and find your own moments to shine. The lap of liberty continue when the United States of america, the army and weepy have piece of our world. The righteous name i pray. Than
And is calling for national gop candidates to drop out of the race. And flames quickly whipped through a nursing home leaving people out in the cold and at least 20 people hurt. Good morning from the studio 57 newsroom at cbs news headquarters right here in new york. Good to be with you. Im annemarie green. We begin with the latest revelation of Sexual Misconduct by a public figure. Minnesota senator al franken, a democrat, has apologized for inappropriate behavior and said he will cooperate with an investigation. Franken is facing stiff criticism following accusations by a los angeles radio personality. Hena doba is here in new york with more. Hena, good morning. Good morning, annemarie. Reaction on capitol hill was swift after senator al franken was accused of inappropriate behavior. President trump who faced several Sexual Misconduct allegations himself during his campaign was also quick to speak out against franken. President trump is weighing in on the man accused. Minnesota democ