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U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Michael A. Rocco, center, the

U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Michael A. Rocco, center, the director of Strategy and Plans Division, Plans, Policies and Operations, poses for a photo with Montford Point Marines during a reception in honor of Montfor... More

Residents of Palm Springs as well as friends and family

Residents of Palm Springs as well as friends and family members of Joseph Beaver applaud during his Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony at the Tolerance Education Center in Rancho Mirage, Calif., Feb. 24. Upon co... More

U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Eric B. Sutton (right), the senior

U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Eric B. Sutton (right), the senior enlisted leader for Marine Corps Air Station, Kaneohe Bay, thanks former Sgt. William S. Harris, Jr., a World War II-era Montford Point Marine, for his s... More

The Puerto Rico National Guard and the Adjutant General

The Puerto Rico National Guard and the Adjutant General of Puerto Rico, Brig. Gen. Juan J. Medina Lamela, held a roundtable called The Borinqueneers: Then and Now: The Evolution of the 65th Infantry Regiment at... More

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Steve Monsour, director of

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Steve Monsour, director of communications and commander of troops for Headquarters Battalion, Marine Corps Base Hawaii stands at the back of room as local media and guests make their way ... More

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Willie J. Williams, left,

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Willie J. Williams, left, presents a Congressional Gold Medal to a family member of an original Montford Point Marine during a commemorative ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.... More

Montford Point Marine Alfred Hunter, from Detroit,

Montford Point Marine Alfred Hunter, from Detroit, Mich., sits for a portrait in Washington, D.C. June 28, 2012. The Montford Point Marines, the first African-Americans allowed to enlist in the Marine Corps, we... More

A Montford Point Marine receives a Congressional Gold

A Montford Point Marine receives a Congressional Gold Medal during a Congressional Gold Medal Commemorative Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington in Washington, D.C., June 28, 2012. The Medal, the highest U.S.... More

Montford Point Marines attend a Congressional Gold

Montford Point Marines attend a Congressional Gold Medal Commemorative Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington in Washington, D.C., June 28, 2012. The Medal, the highest U.S. civilian award, is presented to the ... More

Montford Point Marine Albert F. Willis, from Philadelphia,

Montford Point Marine Albert F. Willis, from Philadelphia, Pa., sits for a portrait in Washington, D.C. June 27, 2012. The Montford Point Marines, the first African-Americans allowed to enlist in the Marine Cor... More

U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Michael A. Rocco, second from

U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Michael A. Rocco, second from right, the director of Strategy and Plans Division, Plans, Policies and Operations, poses for a photo with Montford Point Marine Association members and form... More

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. John E. Wissler, center,

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. John E. Wissler, center, the deputy commandant for programs and resources, stands for a photo with an original Montford Point Marine, left, the first African-Americans allowed to enli... More

Montford Point Marine William H. Lane, from Baltimore,

Montford Point Marine William H. Lane, from Baltimore, Md., sits for a portrait in Washington, D.C., June 27, 2012. The Montford Point Marines, the first African-Americans allowed to enlist in the Marine Corps,... More

Montford Point Marine Barnett Person, from Fort Worth,

Montford Point Marine Barnett Person, from Fort Worth, Texas, sits for a portrait in Washington, D.C. June 27, 2012. The Montford Point Marines, the first African-Americans allowed to enlist in the Marine Corps... More

The Combat Center color guard stands at attention during

The Combat Center color guard stands at attention during the Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony honoring Freeman Stokes for his dedication to service at Banning City Hall in Banning, Calif., Jan. 25, 2014. Stoke... More

Former U.S. Marine Sgt. William S. Harris, Jr. (left),

Former U.S. Marine Sgt. William S. Harris, Jr. (left), a World War II-era Montford Point Marine and Molokai, Hawaii, native, gazes at the Congressional Gold Medal he received from Lt. Col. Carolyn Bird (center)... More

Leland Takemoto accepts the Congressional Gold Medal

Leland Takemoto accepts the Congressional Gold Medal from Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center Assistant Commandant Col. Laura Ryan on behalf of his father, Nisei WWII veteran Setsuo Takemoto. The... More

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Eric Stockton, standing

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Eric Stockton, standing right, of Marine Barracks Washington, visits with an original Montford Point Marine during a Congressional Gold Medal commemorative ceremony at MBW in Washing... More

Dr. Ernest James Harris, Jr. recevies the Congressional

Dr. Ernest James Harris, Jr. recevies the Congressional Gold Medal during a ceremony in Honolulu Nov. 12, 2016. Harris was awarded his Congressional Gold Medal for his service as a Montford Point Marine. (U.S. ... More

William McDowell, center, a representative of the Montford

William McDowell, center, a representative of the Montford Point Marines, speaks after accepting a Congressional Gold Medal on behalf of the Montford Marines during a medal ceremony at Emancipation Hall in the ... More

U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Michael A. Rocco, center, the

U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. John E. Wissler, standing, presents

U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. John E. Wissler, standing, presents a Montford Point Marine with a Congressional Gold Medal during a Congressional Gold Medal Commemorative Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington in Washing... More

The Puerto Rico National Guard and the Adjutant General

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Walter E. Gaskin, left,

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Walter E. Gaskin, left, poses for a photo with a Montford Point Marine and a guest during a Congressional Gold Medal commemorative ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington in Washington... More

The Puerto Rico National Guard and the Adjutant General

Montford Point Marine Vincent R. Long, from Hempstead,

Montford Point Marine Vincent R. Long, from Hempstead, N.Y., sits for a portrait in Washington, D.C., June 27, 2012. The Montford Point Marines, the first African-Americans allowed to enlist in the Marine Corps... More

Montford Point Marine Harris M. Ginyard, from Blackwood,

Montford Point Marine Harris M. Ginyard, from Blackwood, N.J., sits for a portrait in Washington, D.C. June 27, 2012. The Montford Point Marines, the first African-Americans allowed to enlist in the Marine Corp... More

Montford Point Marine Jimmy M. Hargrove, from Virginia

Montford Point Marine Jimmy M. Hargrove, from Virginia Beach, Va., sits for a portrait in Washington, D.C., June 27, 2012. The Montford Point Marines, the first African-Americans allowed to enlist in the Marine... More

Charles Moriyama, World War II Military Intelligence

Charles Moriyama, World War II Military Intelligence Service veteran, rides in a trolly during the Congressional Gold Medal parade Dec. 17, in Waikiki, Hawaii. World War II, Nisei veterans of the 100th Infantry... More

Mr. Robert Blanks, an Original Montford Point Marine,

Mr. Robert Blanks, an Original Montford Point Marine, received his Congressional Gold Medal in a ceremony held at his residence from Col. Michael A. Coolican, Marine Corps Systems Command. Blanks, 85, who enlis... More

U.S. Marine Corps Col. David P. Grant, commanding officer

U.S. Marine Corps Col. David P. Grant, commanding officer of Marine Corps Combat Service Support Schools, speaks to guests during the 8th Annual Montford Point Marine Day Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony at th... More

A Joint Service Color Guard team marches during the

A Joint Service Color Guard team marches during the Congressional Gold Medal parade Dec. 17, in Waikiki, Hawaii. World War II, Nisei veterans of the 100th Infantry Battalion, 442nd regimental combat team, and M... More

The Puerto Rico National Guard and the Adjutant General

"For outstanding perseverance and courage that inspired

"For outstanding perseverance and courage that inspired social change in the Marine Corps," is inscribed on the Congressional Gold Medal given to all Original Montford Point Marines for their service to the nat... More

Ella Jackson, a 93-year-old widow, receives a Congressional

Ella Jackson, a 93-year-old widow, receives a Congressional Gold Medal replica in lieu of her late husband, Master Sgt. George Jackson, in Port Royal, S.C., Oct. 2. George Jackson enlisted in the Marine Corps i... More

U.S. Sen. Kay Hagan of North Carolina speaks during

U.S. Sen. Kay Hagan of North Carolina speaks during a Congressional Gold ceremony at Emancipation Hall in the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center in Washington, D.C., June 27, 2012. The medal, the highest U.S. civilian... More

Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives John Boehner,

Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives John Boehner, second from left, presents a Congressional Gold Medal to William McDowell, a representative of the Montford Point Marines, during a ceremony at Emancip... More

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. John E. Wissler, center,

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. John E. Wissler, center, the deputy commandant for programs and resources, stands for a photo with an original Montford Point Marine, the first African-Americans allowed to enlist in ... More

Montford Point Marine Leon Moten, Jr., from Las Vegas,

Montford Point Marine Leon Moten, Jr., from Las Vegas, Nev., sits for a portrait in Washington, D.C., June 27, 2012. The Montford Point Marines, the first African-Americans allowed to enlist in the Marine Corps... More

Former U.S. Marine Sgt. William S. Harris, Jr., a World

Former U.S. Marine Sgt. William S. Harris, Jr., a World War II-era Montford Point Marine and Molokai, Hawaii, native, renders honor as the National Anthem plays during a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony held i... More

William J. Brashear (left), a Montford Point Marine,

William J. Brashear (left), a Montford Point Marine, receives the Congressional Gold Medal during a ceremony held at Mount Era Baptist Church in Morgan City, La., Nov. 15, 2014. The Congressional Gold Medal is ... More

Maj. James Smiley with 2nd Maintenance Battalion presents

Maj. James Smiley with 2nd Maintenance Battalion presents Montford Point Marine, Pfc. (Ret.) Theodore Roosevelt Watson with the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest civilian award, at his home in Durham, N.C.,... More

Original Montford Point Marines attend a Congressional

Original Montford Point Marines attend a Congressional Gold Medal commemorative ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., June 28, 2012. The Congressional Gold Medal, the highest civilian award in the Unite... More

Congressman Earl “Buddy” Carter (GA-01), congratulates

Congressman Earl “Buddy” Carter (GA-01), congratulates Sgt. Amelia Jones, a veteran of the original Tuskegee Airman, at Hospice Savannah, April 19, after she was awarded a bronze replica of the Congressional Go... More

U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga, along with Brig. Gen.

U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga, along with Brig. Gen. James Blackburn and Command Sgt. Maj. Stanley Varner, command team for Task Force Marne, 3rd Infantry Division, presents a bronze replica of the Congression... More

U.S. Air Force airmen assigned to Head Quarters Pacific

U.S. Air Force airmen assigned to Head Quarters Pacific Air Forces march during the Congressional Gold Medal parade Dec. 17, in Waikiki, Hawaii. World War II, Nisei veterans of the 100th Infantry Battalion, 442... More

Brig. Gen. Shane Buzza, Deputy Commanding General,

Brig. Gen. Shane Buzza, Deputy Commanding General, 84th Training Command presents the Congressional Gold Medal to the direct descendants of a Filipino American WWII veteran, April 7, 2018 at the Presidio of San... More

U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Michael A. Rocco, left, the

U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Michael A. Rocco, left, the director of Strategy and Plans Division, Plans, Policies and Operations, speaks with a Montford Point Marine during a reception in honor of Montford Point Mari... More

Brig. Gen. Shane Buzza, Deputy Commanding General,

Brig. Gen. Shane Buzza, Deputy Commanding General, 84th Training Command presents the Congressional Gold Medal to the direct descendant of a Filipino American WWII veteran, April 7, 2018 at the Presidio of San ... More

Members of the U.S. Marine Corps Band perform during

Members of the U.S. Marine Corps Band perform during a Congressional Gold Medal Commemorative Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington in Washington, D.C., June 28, 2012. The Medal, the highest U.S. civilian awar... More

Montford Point Marine James Wilson from Wilmington,

Montford Point Marine James Wilson from Wilmington, N.C., sits for a portrait in Washington, D.C., June 28, 2012. The Montford Point Marines, the first African-Americans allowed to enlist in the Marine Corps, w... More

U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Michael A. Rocco, right, the

U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Michael A. Rocco, right, the director of Strategy and Plans Division, Plans, Policies and Operations, poses for a photo with a Montford Point Marine during a reception in honor of Montfor... More

U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Michael A. Rocco, right, the

U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Michael A. Rocco, right, the director of Strategy and Plans Division, Plans, Policies and Operations, speaks with attendees during a reception in honor of Montford Point Marines at the Ra... More

U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. John E. Wissler, standing, presents

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Walter E. Gaskin, left,

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Walter E. Gaskin, left, visits with Montford Point Marines during a Congressional Gold Medal commemorative ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington in Washington, D.C., June 28, 2012. T... More

U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Michael A. Rocco, center, the

U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Michael A. Rocco, center, the director of Strategy and Plans Division, Plans, Policies and Operations, poses for a photo with attendees during a reception in honor of Montford Point Marin... More

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Walter E. Gaskin, left,

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Walter E. Gaskin, left, visits with a Montford Point Marine during a Congressional Gold Medal commemorative ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington in Washington, D.C., June 28, 2012. ... More

Montford Point Marine Willie J. Outler, from Savannah,

Montford Point Marine Willie J. Outler, from Savannah, Ga., sits for a portrait in Washington, D.C., June 27, 2012. The Montford Point Marines, the first African-Americans allowed to enlist in the Marine Corps,... More

Montford Point Marine Louis Massengale, from Anaheim,

Montford Point Marine Louis Massengale, from Anaheim, Calif., sits for a portrait in Washington, D.C., June 27, 2012. The Montford Point Marines, the first African-Americans allowed to enlist in the Marine Corp... More

U.S. Rep. Dana Rohrabacher, California 48th District,

U.S. Rep. Dana Rohrabacher, California 48th District, speaks to an audience of Marines and guests after awarding the Congressional Gold Medal to the family of Staff Sgt. Randolph Elder on his behalf here, Aug. ... More

Montford Point Marine Charles W. Harrington, from Cleveland,

Montford Point Marine Charles W. Harrington, from Cleveland, Ohio, sits for a portrait in Washington, D.C., June 27, 2012. The Montford Point Marines, the first African-Americans allowed to enlist in the Marine... More

Mr. William S. Harris, an 87-year-old, Montford Point

Mr. William S. Harris, an 87-year-old, Montford Point Marine and resident of Molokai, Hawaii places his hand over his heart during the playing of the national anthem during a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony i... More

Former U.S. Marine Sgt. William S. Harris, Jr. (second

Former U.S. Marine Sgt. William S. Harris, Jr. (second from left), a World War II-era Montford Point Marine and Molokai, Hawaii, native, stands with his wife and Lt. Col. Carolyn Bird (left) and Sgt. Maj. Ansil... More

From left, Capt. Erik Brandriff, tank officer, 4th

From left, Capt. Erik Brandriff, tank officer, 4th Tank Battalion, Freeman Stokes and Congressman Raul Ruiz, California’s 36th District, stand side-by-side after Stokes was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal ... More

U.S. Sen. Richard Burr of North Carolina speaks during

U.S. Sen. Richard Burr of North Carolina speaks during a Congressional Gold ceremony at Emancipation Hall in the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center in Washington, D.C., June 27, 2012. The medal, the highest U.S. civil... More

Montford Point Marine Eugene Groves, from Washington,

Montford Point Marine Eugene Groves, from Washington, D.C., sits for a portrait in Washington, D.C. June 28, 2012. The Montford Point Marines, the first African-Americans allowed to enlist in the Marine Corps, ... More

Montford Point Marine Edward I. Norman, from Jacksonville,

Montford Point Marine Edward I. Norman, from Jacksonville, Fla., sits for a portrait in Washington, D.C. June 28, 2012. The Montford Point Marines, the first African-Americans allowed to enlist in the Marine Co... More

The Puerto Rico National Guard and the Adjutant General

Montford Point Marine Thomas E. Cork, from Louisville,

Montford Point Marine Thomas E. Cork, from Louisville, Ky., sits for a portrait in Washington, D.C., June 27, 2012. The Montford Point Marines, the first African-Americans allowed to enlist in the Marine Corps,... More

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Walter E. Gaskin, right,

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Walter E. Gaskin, right, presents a Congressional Gold Medal to a Montford Point Marine during a commemorative ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington in Washington, D.C., June 28, 201... More

Montford Point Marine Joseph N. Clemons, from Charleston,

Montford Point Marine Joseph N. Clemons, from Charleston, W.Va., sits for a portrait in Washington, D.C., June 27, 2012. The Montford Point Marines, the first African-Americans allowed to enlist in the Marine C... More

Lt. Col. Carolyn D. Bird, commanding officer of Headquarters

Lt. Col. Carolyn D. Bird, commanding officer of Headquarters Battalion, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, presents former U.S. Marine Sgt. William S. Harris, the Congressional Gold Medal for his service during World Wa... More

World War II veterans, ride in a trolly during the

World War II veterans, ride in a trolly during the Congressional Gold Medal parade Dec. 17, in Waikiki, Hawaii. World War II, Nisei veterans of the 100th Infantry Battalion, 442nd regimental combat team, and Mi... More

Robert L. Harding, an original Montford Point Marine,

Robert L. Harding, an original Montford Point Marine, and his granddaughter Army Pfc. Brittney McKenzie, stationed at Fort Knox, Ky., salute as the national anthem is sang during a Congressional Gold Medal cere... More

U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Michael A. Rocco, left, the

U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Michael A. Rocco, left, the director of Strategy and Plans Division, Plans, Policies and Operations, speaks with a guest during a reception in honor of Montford Point Marines in honor of ... More

Ella Jackson, a 93-year-old widow, receives a Congressional

U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Michael A. Rocco, left, the

Staff Sgt. Randolph Elder was awarded the Congressional

Staff Sgt. Randolph Elder was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal posthumously for his service as a Montford Point Marine, among the first African Americans to enlist in the Marine Corps after it was desegrega... More

Addie Reed accepts a Congressional Gold Medal on behalf

Addie Reed accepts a Congressional Gold Medal on behalf of her late husband, Montford Point Marine Cpl. Thomas N. Reed, during the 50th Anniversary of the Montford Point Marines Association Aug. 12, 2015, at th... More

Robert Blanks, an Original Montford Point Marine, holds

Robert Blanks, an Original Montford Point Marine, holds up a photo taken while he was aboard ship during his service in the Marine Corps. Blanks, 85, received the Congressional Gold Medal in a ceremony held at... More

U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Michael A. Rocco, right, the

U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Michael A. Rocco, right, the director of Strategy and Plans Division, Plans, Policies and Operations, speaks with a Montford Point Marine during a reception in honor of Montford Point Mar... More

A Montford Point Marine poses for a photo during a

A Montford Point Marine poses for a photo during a Congressional Gold Medal Commemorative Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington in Washington, D.C., June 28, 2012. The Medal, the highest U.S. civilian award, i... More

U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Michael A. Rocco, right, the

U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Michael A. Rocco, right, the director of Strategy and Plans Division, Plans, Policies and Operations, reviews an old photograph with a Montford Point Marine during a reception in honor of... More

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. John E. Wissler, left, the

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. John E. Wissler, left, the deputy commandant for programs and resources, stands for a photo with an original Montford Point Marine, the first African-Americans allowed to enlist in th... More

Montford Point Marine Warren N. Agard, from Oak Bluffs,

Montford Point Marine Warren N. Agard, from Oak Bluffs, Mass., sits for a portrait in Washington, D.C., June 27, 2012. The Montford Point Marines, the first African-Americans allowed to enlist in the Marine Cor... More

Montford Point Marine James T. Foreman, from Louisville,

Montford Point Marine James T. Foreman, from Louisville, Ky., sits for a portrait in Washington, D.C., June 27, 2012. The Montford Point Marines, the first African-Americans allowed to enlist in the Marine Corp... More

Gunny Sgt. Madyun Shahid, Manpower and Reserve Affairs,

Gunny Sgt. Madyun Shahid, Manpower and Reserve Affairs, performs Salute to Montford Point Marines during the Montford Point Marine Association Chapter 32 formal gala at The Clubs of Quantico, Va., Sept. 12. Fra... More

A Congressional Gold Medal honoring original Montford

A Congressional Gold Medal honoring original Montford Point Marines sits on a table during a medal ceremony at Emancipation Hall in the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center in Washington June 27, 2012. The medal, the hi... More

U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell, the Republican Senate leader,

U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell, the Republican Senate leader, speaks during a Congressional Gold ceremony at Emancipation Hall in the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center in Washington, D.C., June 27, 2012. The medal, the hi... More

Montford Point Marines arrive for a Congressional Gold

Montford Point Marines arrive for a Congressional Gold Medal Commemorative Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington in Washington, D.C., June 28, 2012. The Medal, the highest U.S. civilian award, is presented to ... More

U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. Ronald L. Bailey, standing, the

U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. Ronald L. Bailey, standing, the commanding general of 1st Marine Division, visits with Montford Point Marines prior to a Congressional Gold Medal Commemorative Ceremony at Marine Barracks ... More

Montford Point Marine Melvin L. Clarke, from Fort

Montford Point Marine Melvin L. Clarke, from Fort Washington, Md., sits for a portrait in Washington, D.C., June 28, 2012. The Montford Point Marines, the first African-Americans allowed to enlist in the Marine... More

Montford Point Marine Joseph Kirnon, from Austell,

Montford Point Marine Joseph Kirnon, from Austell, Ga., sits for a portrait in Washington, D.C., June 27, 2012. The Montford Point Marines, the first African-Americans allowed to enlist in the Marine Corps, wer... More

Pictured is a service display for Sgt. Amelia Jones,

Pictured is a service display for Sgt. Amelia Jones, a veteran of the original Tuskegee Airman, which was set up for Jones’ reception at Hospice Savannah, April 19, after she was awarded a bronze replica of the... More

The Puerto Rico National Guard and the Adjutant General

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Carolyn Bird, Commanding

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Carolyn Bird, Commanding Officer of Headquarters Battalion, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, presents the Congressional Gold Medal to Mr. William S. Harris, an 87-year-old, Montford Point Ma... More

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Willie J. Williams, left,

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Willie J. Williams, left, the director of Marine Corps Staff, speaks with a member of the Montford Point Marine Association during a Congressional Gold ceremony at Emancipation Hall i... More

Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos,

Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, center, visits with original Montford Point Marines during a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony at Emancipation Hall in the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center in Washi... More

A Congressional Gold Medal honoring Montford Point

A Congressional Gold Medal honoring Montford Point Marines sits on a table during a Congressional Gold ceremony at Emancipation Hall in the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center in Washington, D.C., June 27, 2012. The me... More

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