13 Jan 1997

United States
  • US President Bill Clinton awarded seven Medals of Honor to black WWII military servicemen Vernon Baker, Edward Carter, John Fox, Willy James, Ruben Rivers, Charles Thomas, and George Watson. They were denied of the award due to their race. ww2dbase [Vernon Baker | John Fox | Ruben Rivers | Washington | CPC]
Photo(s) dated 13 Jan 1997
Former Army Captain David Williams (white knit cap) speaking to reporters outside the White House, 13 Jan 1997. At right is Grace Woodfork, sister of the late Staff Sergeant Ruben Rivers.

13 Jan 1997 Interactive Map




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View from a USAAF B-17 bomber of Japanese destroyers Amatsukaze (center, sailing at speed) and Tokitsukaze (top right, slowly backing away from the carrier) evacuating crew of the disabled carrier Ryujo (top center, immobile), Battle of the Eastern Solomons, 24 Aug 1942; note heavy cruiser Tone underway at right edge of the photograph, photo 1 of 2

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