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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsThe Day Finally Comes
Mary Morris helps her husband U.S. Army Staff Sgt. (Ret.) Melvin Morris, a Vietnam War veteran, with his uniform as they prepare to make their to the White House on March 18. Melvin Morris and two others are the only living soldiers who will be honored with 21 others today at the White House by President Barack Obama with the Medal of Honor. Following a congressionally mandated review to ensure that eligible recipients were not bypassed due to prejudice the veterans will receive the Medal of Honor for action during major combat operations in World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War
Sgt. Morris and U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Christopher Schneider, from U.S. Army Old Guard, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment, walk together as they make their way to the White House
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Obama apologized to Melvin that racism stopped him from getting the medal 44 years ago. Melvin dropped to his knees.
6:55 PM - 17 Mar 2014
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Obama apologized to Melvin that racism stopped him from getting the medal 44 years ago. Melvin dropped to his knees.
6:55 PM - 17 Mar 2014
http://theobamadiary.com/2014/03/18/the-day-finally-comes/
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The Day Finally Comes (Original Post)
Playinghardball
Mar 2014
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JNelson6563
(28,151 posts)1. Wow. "Melvin dropped to his knees"
Something in my eye...
pinboy3niner
(53,339 posts)2. K&R
malaise
(268,639 posts)3. How sad
Racism is a stain wherever it exists.
moondust
(19,956 posts)4. One detail.
Mr. Morris is actually wearing the stripes of a Sergeant First Class, not a Staff Sergeant as stated in the description. Mr. Schneider does appear to be a Staff Sergeant (with one less stripe). I don't know how to inform the Obamadiary of their mistake.
K/R
Gothmog
(144,876 posts)5. I am glad that this hero is being honored
white cloud
(2,567 posts)6. Some of the great generation.
I am glad that this hero is being honored
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UtahLib
(3,179 posts)7. A heartfelt K&R
MrScorpio
(73,630 posts)8. A salute to Sergeant Melvin, 44 years too late nt
okaawhatever
(9,457 posts)9. Thank you Sargents Morris and Schneider. Blue Max and alive. Well done. nt