First African-American MoH Recipient Protected U.S. Flag at All Costs

February 5, 2017, 4:00 pm

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Civil War Army Sgt. William Carney knew how important the Union flag was, so when he went to battle, its protection came before his own life.
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Only Female MoH Recipient Was Pioneer for Women

March 5, 2017, 4:00 pm

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Out of the 3,500 Medal of Honor recipients, only one was a woman. Here’s the story of Civil War Dr. Mary Walker.
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Civil War Corporal Earned 1st Marine Corps Medal of Honor

June 4, 2017, 4:00 pm

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It’s the first of the month, so we’re highlighting another “first” -- the first Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient, Civil War veteran Cpl. John Mackie.
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Army Corps of Engineers’ 1st MoH Recipient Earned it for Years of Service

October 29, 2017, 4:00 pm

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Only two men ever received the Medal of Honor for years of service instead of one single action. Civil War vet Frederick Gerber was one of them.
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