African American Recipients of the Medal of Honor

African American Recipients of the Medal of Honor
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Publisher : McFarland
Total Pages : 199
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ISBN-10 : 9781476604633
ISBN-13 : 1476604630
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Book Synopsis African American Recipients of the Medal of Honor by : Charles W. Hanna

Download or read book African American Recipients of the Medal of Honor written by Charles W. Hanna and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2015-05-07 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Medal of Honor, one of the world’s most highly revered military decorations, has been awarded to 3,457 men and one woman since its inception on December 21, 1861. This honor is bestowed upon those individuals who demonstrate courage in a life-threatening situation, who put their own lives at risk for the sake of others, and who display valor above and beyond the call of duty. This text details the stories of the 88 African Americans who have been awarded the Medal of Honor. Each entry chronicles the acts of bravery and courage that led to the serviceman’s receiving this honor. Beginning with a brief history of the Medal of Honor, the book is then divided into eight sections covering every major conflict from the Civil War through the Vietnam War. An appendix of the number of medals awarded by wars and campaigns, a bibliography, and an index are included.


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