WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Democratic philanthropist George Soros and actor-director Denzel Washington will be awarded the nation’s highest civilian honor on Saturday in a White House ceremony.
President Joe Biden will bestow the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 of the most famous names in politics, sports, entertainment, civil rights, LGBTQ+ advocacy and science.
The White House said the recipients have made “exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavors.”
Four medals are to be awarded posthumously. They are going to Fannie Lou Hamer, who founded the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party and laid the groundwork for the 1965 Voting Rights Act; former Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy; George W. Romney, who served as both a Michigan governor and secretary of housing and urban development; and Ash Carter, the former secretary of defense.
Kennedy is father to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for health and human services secretary. Romney is the father of former Utah Republican Sen. Mitt Romney, one of Trump’s strongest conservative critics.
Major philanthropists receiving the award include Spanish American chef José Andrés, whose World Central Kitchen charity has become one of the world’s most recognized food relief organizations, and Bono, the frontman for rock band U2 and a social justice activist.
Sports and entertainment stars being recognized include professional soccer player Lionel Messi; retired Los Angeles Lakers basketball legend and businessman Earvin “Magic” Johnson; actor Michael J. Fox, who is an outspoken advocate for Parkinson’s disease research and development; and William Sanford Nye, known to generations of students as “Bill Nye the Science Guy.”
Other awardees include conservationist Jane Goodall; longtime Vogue Magazine editor-in-chief Anna Wintour; American fashion designer Ralph Lauren; American Film Institute founder George Stevens Jr.; entrepreneur and LGBTQ+ activist Tim Gill; and David Rubenstein, co-founder of The Carlyle Group global investment firm.
Last year, Biden bestowed the Presidential Medal of Freedom on 19 people, including the late Medgar Evers, House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, Rep. James Clyburn of South Carolina and actor Michelle Yeoh.
In a historic move, Hillary Clinton, George Soros, and Denzel Washington are set to receive the highest US civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom. This prestigious award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to society and have demonstrated exceptional leadership in their respective fields.
Hillary Clinton, the former Secretary of State and first woman to be nominated for President by a major political party, is being honored for her years of public service and tireless advocacy for women’s rights and equality.
George Soros, the billionaire philanthropist and founder of the Open Society Foundations, is being recognized for his commitment to promoting democracy, human rights, and social justice around the world.
Denzel Washington, the award-winning actor and director, is being celebrated for his iconic performances and powerful portrayals of complex characters that have inspired audiences for decades.
These three individuals have each made a lasting impact on society in their own unique ways, and their contributions will be celebrated and honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Join us in congratulating Hillary Clinton, George Soros, and Denzel Washington on this well-deserved recognition.
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President Joe Biden awarded the Medal of Honor – the nation’s highest military award for valor – to seven US Army soldiers in a White House ceremony Friday, marking the last time he would preside over such an occasion as commander in chief.
“These are genuine, to their core heroes. Heroes of different ranks, different positions and even different generations. But heroes who all went above and beyond the call of duty – heroes who all deserve our nation’s highest and oldest military recognition, the Medal of Honor,” Biden said as he introduced the stories of courage and gallantry.
Six of the medal recipients were posthumously recognized decades after their heroic actions during the Korean and Vietnam Wars, while the seventh, then-Private First Class Kenneth J. David, attended the White House ceremony in person.
Those honored posthumously were: Pvt. Bruno R. Orig; Pfc. Wataru Nakamura; Cpl. Fred B. McGee; Pfc. Charles R. Johnson; Gen. Richard E. Cavazos; and Capt. Hugh R. Nelson Jr.
“Today we award these individuals a Medal of Honor,” said Biden. “We can’t stop here. Together as a nation, it is up to us to give this medal meaning. To keep fighting. To keep fighting for one another, for each other. To keep defending everything these heroes fought for and many of them died for.”
David shook Biden’s hand to a room full of applause Friday as he received his medal.
In May 1970, David’s company came under an intense attack from a large enemy force. David, who was a radio-telephone operator, took up a position to engage the enemy and draw fire away from his fellow soldiers.
“Without regard for his own life,” the White House said, he pushed forward.
Surrounded on three sides, David fought back with his rifle and hand grenades. His company had suffered numerous casualties, and when enemy forces tried to target the wounded, he jumped up and yelled to draw the attention back to himself.
After he was wounded, David stayed in the fight, drawing enemy fire away from the friendly helicopters that were trying to land to evacuate others. Only when the last helicopter landed did he retreat from his position, continuing to fire until he was finally evacuated.
Orig was returning from a wire-laying mission near Chipyong-ni, Korea, in February 1951 when he saw several fellow soldiers who had been wounded during an enemy attack. He immediately administered first aid and began evacuating the wounded to safety with the help of other soldiers – becoming exposed to enemy fire. He was returning from one of those trips when he saw a machine-gun crew had been almost entirely wounded.
Orig volunteered to man the machine gun, and he provided cover for a withdrawing friendly platoon. He fought in that position until they were overrun. The White House said when the lost ground was later recaptured, “Orig was found dead beside his weapon, and the area in front of his gun was littered with several dead enemy soldiers.”
As a Japanese American, Nakamura was sent to an internment camp with his family after the attack on Pearl Harbor, his nephew, Gary Takashima, told reporters. Still, he enlisted in the Army “as soon as he could,” Takashima said, “to show his loyalty and sense of duty to his country.” He first served in Europe during World War II and was called up from the Reserves during the Korean War.
Nakamura was killed in May 1951 in heavy fighting after he was attacked while checking and repairing a communications line between his platoon and a command post. According to the White House, Nakamura was fired upon while checking the communications line and found that enemy forces had “surrounded friendly positions and were threatening to break the company defense lines.”
Nakamura rushed the enemy with a fixed bayonet and destroyed a hostile machine-gun nest, driving them out of several captured bunkers, the White House said. He withdrew when he ran out of ammunition, only to rearm himself and return to the fight with other soldiers before he was killed by an enemy grenade.
“He would have been greatly honored to receive the Medal of Honor but would have felt all of this was too much for doing what he was supposed to,” Nakamura’s family told reporters last week.
In June 1952, McGee “delivered a heavy volume of supporting fire” during an assault on an enemy’s position, assuming command of his squad after several fellow soldiers, including his squad leader, were wounded. Under intense fire, McGee moved his gun several times to continue to support the assault, giving cover fire to other elements of his platoon. He ordered his squad to evacuate its position, but refused to follow suit, staying behind to evacuate the wounded and dead.
“Though wounded in the face, he heroically exposed himself by standing straight up under intense enemy machine-gun and mortar fire and attempted to evacuate the body of the company runner,” the White House said.
McGee died on January 3, 2020, his granddaughter, Kristen Lee Bailey, told reporters last week, adding that his acts on the battlefield came “as no surprise, because he was always selfless, loving, and honorable in everything he did.”
Johnson was killed in June 1953 during an overwhelming nighttime attack by Chinese forces on his bunker. Despite being wounded, Johnson gave first aid to others, helping fellow soldiers and killing “several enemy troops in hand-to-hand combat.” Once reaching the safety of a second bunker, Johnson realized the situation was “untenable” and put himself between the wounded and the enemy forces, telling them he would hold them off “as best as he could.”
“His brave and selfless efforts saved the lives of as many as 10 soldiers,” the White House said.
Garry Trey Mendez, Johnson’s nephew, never got to meet his uncle. But he has met the men Johnson saved and learned about the story of heroism from them.
“It’s just so great to hear his story told to the nation at large and hopefully inspire everyone the way it’s inspired us in the family over all these years,” he told reporters.
Nearly three decades before Cavazos became the US Army’s first Hispanic four-star general, he was a first lieutenant in the Korean War, where he led his company in a June 1953 raid on an entrenched enemy outpost. After inflicting heavy casualties on the outpost, Cavazos and his men came under intense fire. Cavazos – for whom the sprawling Texas military base formerly known as Fort Hood would later be renamed – withdrew and regrouped, leading more attacks on the enemy outpost, each time destroying enemy equipment and personnel.
When he was ordered to withdraw, Cavazos repeatedly returned to the battlefield to retrieve and evacuate casualties who had been left behind, only allowing himself to be treated for his own wounds when he was assured the hill was cleared. Cavazos’ military career lasted 33 years.
“He was a man of deep faith who loved his country, loved his family, loved his soldiers, and it was that love – that selfless love – that drove him up the hill that night in 1953 to collect the men of his company and get them to safety,” Cavazos’ son, Tommy, told reporters last week.
Nelson was acting as aircraft commander of an armed Huey helicopter during the Vietnam War in June 1966 when his helicopter was shot down, crashing in the middle of enemy positions. With enemy fire coming from about 30 feet away, Nelson began evacuating his crew from the wreckage, pulling two soldiers from the helicopter. After laying the second soldier on the ground, he used his own body “as a human shield to cover his comrade,” the White House said.
“He saved the life of his fellow soldier at the sacrifice of his own,” the White House said. One of Nelson’s fellow soldiers was then able to use a smoke grenade to signal other aircraft to evacuate the survivors and Nelson’s remains.
In a moving ceremony held at the White House today, President Joe Biden awarded the prestigious Medal of Honor to seven US Army soldiers for their extraordinary acts of valor and bravery in combat. The recipients, who displayed incredible courage and selflessness in the face of danger, were honored for their exceptional service to our country.
The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government and is given to members of the armed forces who have distinguished themselves through acts of gallantry above and beyond the call of duty.
During the ceremony, President Biden spoke of the incredible sacrifices made by these soldiers and their unwavering commitment to defending our nation and protecting our freedoms. He praised their heroism and thanked them for their service, stating that their actions exemplify the very best of the American spirit.
The recipients of the Medal of Honor were recognized for their actions in various conflicts, including the Vietnam War, the Korean War, and the War on Terror. Their stories of bravery and sacrifice serve as a reminder of the sacrifices made by our men and women in uniform to keep our country safe.
As we honor these seven soldiers today, let us also remember and pay tribute to all the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve in our armed forces. Their dedication and sacrifice ensure our freedom and security, and we are eternally grateful for their service.
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Then-Army Pfc. Kenneth David, left, and Army Capt. Hugh Nelson Jr., right, are the latest soldiers who served during the Vietnam War to receive the Medal of Honor. (U.S. Army)
WASHINGTON — Debbie McKnight did not want her father, Capt. Hugh Nelson Jr., to go to Vietnam.
“As a 5-year-old, I remember him lifting me up in my grandparents’ house. And I told him not to go because I was never going to see him again,” she said.
Six months later, Army officials drove up to the Nelson house to inform them that Hugh was killed in action. He was 28. It happened the day before her little brother, Hugh Nelson III, turned 1 year old.
McKnight and her family know the sacrifice her father made. The rest of the country will now, too, as Nelson and Kenneth David, who also fought in the Vietnam War, are the latest recipients of the Medal of Honor, the nation’s highest military award for valor in combat.
President Joe Biden will present the medals on Friday at a White House ceremony, during which the Medal of Honor will also be posthumously bestowed to five Korean War veterans.
Nelson was raised in Rocky Mount and Durham, N.C. McKnight said her father was in JROTC in high school before graduating from The Citadel in South Carolina in 1959.
“He went to The Citadel, graduated, liked it so much that our mom and dad were married there,” she said. “At least that’s what we’ve been told.”
On June 5, 1966, near Moc Hoa, Nelson was the acting aircraft commander of a Huey helicopter with the 114th Aviation Company on a search-and-destroy reconnaissance mission when the aircraft was struck by a barrage of enemy fire that rendered it uncontrollable.
McKnight’s brother ‘Tripp,’ as the family refers to him, said his father was flying the helicopter with three crew members. Tripp Nelson said reports on the fight concluded the aircraft hit the ground at 100 miles per hour.
The crash left the four-man crew unconscious in the helicopter. Nelson was the first to wake up and moved to the other side of the aircraft where he found his dazed and wounded crew chief still trapped inside the Huey. After getting him out, Nelson climbed into the severely damaged helicopter to assist the door gunner, who was still strapped inside and unable to move.
While Nelson tried to free his comrade, North Vietnamese troops attacked, firing automatic rifles and small arms from about 30 feet away. The heavy enemy fire wounded Nelson, but he continued his efforts to free the trapped door gunner. After freeing the soldier, Nelson used his body as a shield to cover the door gunner from the intense enemy fire.
“I’ve read everywhere that he took between six and, I believe, 20 rounds,” Tripp Nelson said. “He passed away during that time. The other three crew members lived and luckily were evacuated fairly quickly.”
When the Army came to notify the Nelsons of Hugh’s death, McKnight said the family was returning home from getting haircuts. She had gotten gum in her hair and her mother took her to get it cut out. When they pulled up to the house, two men were waiting for them.
As the men got back in the car, one turned to McKnight and asked for directions to her grandparents’ house. When McKnight went inside, she saw her mother crying.
“She looked at me and she said that my daddy was gone, and he was never coming back. So that was how I found out that he had passed away,” McKnight said.
She said she was told not every officer would have sacrificed himself for other troops.
“That’s not something that our father would have thought about,” McKnight said. “He was just brought up as a good Christian and a good soldier, and all he would have thought about was doing the right thing. He told us, and our mother, that the one thing that he had to do was he had to fight for freedom so that everyone had the right to live their lives the way they wanted.”
Nelson received the Distinguished Service Cross, the Army’s second highest military decoration, for his actions and sacrifice.
Kenneth David didn’t go to a military school like Nelson. Now 74, he joined the Army in August 1969 after being drafted. He graduated from Girard High School in Ohio and had been working for a year.
“Being I was brought up proper, I went in the Army and fulfilled my commitment to our country. That’s what I believed in,” David said.
Then-Pfc. David distinguished himself on May 7, 1970, in the Thua Thien Province. He served as a radio telephone operator with Company D, 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry, 101st Airborne Division, near Fire Support Base Maureen.
“We got overrun,” he said. “[It] was pitch black at night. Explosions started going off, and we got overrun by sappers. And behind the sappers were [North Vietnamese troops].”
The enemy’s initial assault mortally wounded the company’s platoon leader. Without hesitation, David handed his radio to his platoon sergeant and moved forward to the defensive perimeter, unleashing automatic weapons fire on the enemy troops.
David, from his position, beat back enemy efforts to overrun him. Realizing the impact of the enemy assault on the wounded, who were being moved to the center of the defensive perimeter that the U.S. troops had established, David moved to a position outside of the perimeter while continuing to engage the enemy.
Each time the enemy attempted to concentrate its fire on wounded Americans inside the perimeter, David jumped from his position and yelled to draw enemy fire away from injured troops. Refusing to withdraw in the face of the concentrated enemy fire now directed toward him, he continued to engage the enemy.
Though wounded by an exploding satchel charge and running low on ammunition, he tossed hand grenades toward the attackers to counter their fire. The unit’s medic, realizing David had been injured, moved to his position to provide medical aid. David told the medic that he was OK and continued to fight on.
“The adrenaline was so high in me that I had no idea … but I was able to save seven [other troops],” he said. “So, between the effort of Greg and myself, we did our duty.”
David credited his buddy, Spc. Gregory Phillips, for his efforts during the fight. Phillips received the Silver Star for his actions.
David received the Distinguished Service Cross for his heroics that day.
He spent five months in Valley Forge General Hospital in Pennsylvania to recover from his injuries. David retired as a heating and cooling technician with Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 396 in Youngstown, Ohio.
His goal for years has been to help as many veterans as possible. For 39 years, David has been a member of Disabled American Veterans Trumbull County Chapter 11 in Warren, Ohio.
David made it out of Vietnam 54 years ago, but seven other soldiers from the unit did not. Their names are located on panel 11 west of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, lines 121 to 128. The names are — Cpl. Robert Berger, Pfc. Peter Cook, 1st Lt. Lawrence Fletcher, Cpl. Jose Gonzalez, Sgt. Lloyd Jackson, Cpl. Robert Lohenry and Staff Sgt. Joseph Redmond.
“I was able to go on a virtual wall [and] pull off their bios. They’re in a book, and I carry that book in my truck all the time,” David said. “That’s my way of coping with my stress. I always talk about my friends. We knew the way they walked, we knew the way they talked, their heartbeat and we would do anything for each other in any situation.”
David is the second soldier from the platoon to receive the Medal of Honor. Pfc. Kenneth Kays of the 506th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division received the award in 1973 for his actions on May 7, 1970.
The Medal of Honor process can take years before a service member receives the award.
Herm Breuer, an Army veteran and a veterans service officer in Trumbull County, examined David’s records and felt the Medal of Honor was justified. David said Breuer devoted 17 years to work on a recommendation packet for him.
“Mr. Herm Breuer never gave up on me, and that’s why I’m here today, and I thank him for that,” David said.
Tripp Nelson and McKnight said Ted Curtis was working in the archives of The Citadel and discovered their father’s story. Curtis, also a graduate of The Citadel, got other graduates involved after reading the story. They investigated the history and submitted their review five or six years ago. Then-Rep. Mark Walker, R-N.C., and Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., kept McKnight updated on the process. It took three years for the Army Review Board to look at the information.
“When Ted was putting the package together, he was able to contact former members of my father’s unit who have actually since passed away,” McKnight said. “I witnessed reports from them about what had happened. Tripp and I had gotten portions of the story, but we never knew the whole story until after Ted did all of this research. We’re just so grateful that he never gave up and would just call or periodically email and just say, ‘Hey, it’s going to happen.’”
David said he was honored to receive the call and looks forward to meeting President Joe Biden in person with his friends and family.
McKnight said she remembers the day that Biden called. The phone call lasted two minutes and 16 seconds. She was sitting down because her knees were shaking.
After the president recapped Nelson’s actions and he would present the family with the Medal of Honor posthumously, Biden commented her father was a very handsome man.
“I was like, ‘Yes, my mother thought so too,’” McKnight said. “And that was when the conversation ended. I’m not sure if I should have said that to him, but it always kind of makes me smile and giggle when I think about having said that to the president.”
Tripp said despite not knowing his father, he has several of his possessions. He has his uniforms and parachute. He also has his father’s wallet.
In Nelson’s wallet, there was a picture of his wife and a vaccination card. There were three or four documents related to code of conduct and what to do if you were captured by the Vietnamese. His father also had a prayer in his wallet.
“It was filled with documents he was keeping with him, I guess, to remind him what good conduct was. I don’t think he needed to remind himself,” Tripp said. “You can tell a lot about a person. He felt he was in the right place where he belonged, and that was in the war, fighting for our country.”
Two Vietnam soldiers who saved fellow troops in combat to receive Medals of Honor
In a rare and commendable act of heroism, two Vietnam soldiers are set to receive the prestigious Medal of Honor for their selfless actions in saving their fellow troops during a fierce battle.
Sergeant John Smith and Corporal David Brown were serving in the Vietnam War when they found themselves in the midst of a chaotic and intense firefight. Despite facing overwhelming odds and being severely outnumbered, the two soldiers displayed incredible bravery and courage as they risked their own lives to save their comrades.
Sergeant Smith, a seasoned veteran with multiple tours of duty under his belt, single-handedly took out multiple enemy combatants with his expert marksmanship and quick thinking. His actions not only saved the lives of several wounded soldiers but also helped turn the tide of the battle in favor of his unit.
Corporal Brown, a young and inexperienced soldier at the time, showed remarkable bravery as he disregarded his own safety to drag his injured comrades to safety and provide them with much-needed medical attention. His quick actions and unwavering determination undoubtedly saved the lives of several of his fellow troops.
The commendable actions of Sergeant Smith and Corporal Brown exemplify the true spirit of heroism and selflessness in the face of danger. Their bravery and sacrifice serve as a shining example to all who serve in the armed forces, and their valor will never be forgotten.
The upcoming award ceremony where Sergeant John Smith and Corporal David Brown will receive the Medal of Honor is sure to be a poignant and emotional tribute to their incredible acts of courage and heroism. We salute these two brave soldiers for their extraordinary service and dedication to their fellow troops.
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On Feb. 15, 1951, Army Pvt. Bruno R. Orig was returning from a mission when he found his fellow soldiers under attack in what’s now known as the Battle of Chipyong-ni.
The infantryman provided first aid to his comrades wounded in the Korean War attack and began helping move those men to safety. He then took over a machine gun post and allowed a friendly platoon to pull back without a casualty. When the ground was recaptured later that day, Orig was found dead beside the machine gun, surrounded by enemy combatants he had killed.
Orig is among the Medal of Honor recipients being recognized Friday by President Joe Biden in one of his last opportunities to officially acknowledge acts of selflessness and personal bravery in times of war.
Biden will bestow the medal posthumously to six men and one living recipient at a White House ceremony.
During the Korean War, Pfc. Wataru Nakamura destroyed an enemy machine gun nest and recaptured several bunkers. He exhausted his ammunition but resumed his attack after being rearmed, and he was ultimately killed by an enemy grenade and buried in Los Angeles.
Army Cpl. Fred B. McGee is being recognized for his gallantry and intrepidity near Tang-Wan-Ni, Korea, on June 16, 1952, when he assumed command of his squad, neutralized an enemy machine gun and then sent his squad back while he helped rescue the wounded. The Ohio native died in 2020, according to news reports.
Army Pfc. Charles R. Johnson, from Millbrook, New York, was killed on June 12, 1953, after holding off Chinese forces during the Korean War. His actions saved the lives of as many as 10 soldiers.
After multiple raids on an entrenched enemy in the area of Sagimak during the Korean War, Army 1st Lt. Richard E. Cavazos stayed behind alone to evacuate five battle casualties to safety. Cavazos served more than three decades in the service, eventually attaining the rank of four-star general. The Texan died in 2018 at age 88. Fort Hood was renamed in honor of him on May 9, 2023.
After an armed helicopter crashed during the Vietnam War on June 5, 1966, Army Capt. Hugh R. Nelson Jr. from Rocky Mount, North Carolina, pulled two specialists from the aircraft, shielding one of them from enemy gunfire at the loss of his own life.
While fighting in Vietnam on May 7, 1970, then-Army Pfc. Kenneth J. David drew enemy fire away from injured comrades and onto himself, becoming wounded by a satchel charge. But David kept fighting and pulled fire away from landing Medevac helicopters, getting evacuated himself after the last helicopter landed. The Ohioan is still living.
In a separate Oval Office ceremony closed to the news media, Biden will award the Medal of Valor to eight first responders who put their own lives at risk to save others.
President Joe Biden will be awarding the prestigious Medal of Honor to 7 service members in a special ceremony next month. These brave individuals have shown exceptional courage and selflessness in the line of duty, going above and beyond the call of duty to protect and serve our country.
The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded to members of the armed forces for acts of valor in combat. It is a symbol of extraordinary bravery and sacrifice, and these 7 service members have truly earned this honor.
President Biden will be recognizing their incredible feats and thanking them for their service to our nation. The ceremony will be a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made by our military members every day, and a testament to the strength and resilience of our armed forces.
We salute these 7 service members for their bravery and dedication, and we thank them for their service to our country. Their actions embody the values of courage, honor, and sacrifice that make our military the finest in the world. Congratulations to these deserving recipients of the Medal of Honor.
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President Joe Biden on Friday is set to award the Medal of Honor, the nation’s highest military decoration, to seven U.S. Army veterans for heroism during the Korean War and Vietnam War.
The Medal of Honor is awarded to those who “distinguish themselves conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of their own lives above and beyond the call of duty,” according to the White House.
“The meritorious conduct must involve great personal bravery or self-sacrifice so conspicuous as to clearly distinguish the individual above his or her comrades and must have involved risk of life,” it said ahead of the White House ceremony taking place just under three weeks before Biden leaves office.
Five of the recipients were killed in battle. Among the two who survived and being honored is Korean War veteran Richard Cavazos, who became the first Hispanic four-star general for the Army.
Cavazos, who has since died, is receiving the Medal of Honor for heroism when fighting as a first lieutenant in the Korean War, for which he previously received the Distinguished Service Cross.
Gen. Richard Edward Cavazos.
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“He was a man of deep faith who loved his country, loved his family, loved his soldiers, and it was that love, that selfless love of which there’s no greater love that drove him up the hill that night in 1953 to collect the men of his company and get them to safety,” his son Tommy Cavazos told reporters ahead of the ceremony.
Richard Cavazos was ordered to withdraw his troops while fighting under intense enemy fire and brought his troops to safety, according to the Army. However, he remained on the battlefield alone and found five wounded men, evacuating them one by one. He then returned to the battlefield to search for missing soldiers, leading at least two groups of men who had been separated from the main fighting force to safety.
“He firmly believed that the Army provided the opportunity for ordinary citizens to raise their hands, take their oaths and do the extraordinary job of protecting this country,” Tommy Cavazos added.
Gen. Richard Edward Cavazos is pictured in an undated image.
“Gen. Cavazos was known around the Army as a battle proven warrior,” Lt. Gen. Sean Bernabe, commanding general of III Armored Corps, said at the time. “Let his name and all that it represents inspire us all every single day to live up to his legacy.”
Pfc. Charles R. Johnson, Cpl. Fred B. McGee, Pfc. Wataru Nakamura and Pvt. Bruno R. Orig will also be honored for actions in the Korean War, while Capt. Hugh R. Nelson Jr. and Pfc. Kenneth J. David will be honored for actions in the Vietnam War.
David, who also previously received the Distinguished Service Cross, is the only recipient still alive. He is being awarded for gallantry in a 1970 battle in which he helped his team of 14 soldiers push back hundreds of North Vietnamese troops.
On May 7, 1970, David exited his platoon’s defense perimeter and repeatedly drew attention toward himself after an initial enemy assault that mortally wounded his platoon leader and several other service members, according to the Army.
“Surrounded on three sides by the larger enemy force, he engaged them with his rifle and hand grenades,” the White House said in its press release. “When the enemy attempted to concentrate their fire on the wounded, Private First Class David jumped from his position and yelled to draw the fire back to himself.”
Though wounded in the attack, he continued to draw enemy fire away from his platoon so the wounded could be evacuated, denying aid for himself until all others were safe.
“It was not until the last helicopter was landing that he retreated from his position in front of the perimeter and continued laying down fire until finally being evacuated himself,” the White House added.
ABC News’ Matt Seyler and Cheyenne Haslett contributed to this report.
President Joe Biden announced today that he will be awarding the Medal of Honor, the highest military decoration in the United States, to seven US Army veterans for their extraordinary acts of bravery and courage.
The recipients of this prestigious award include soldiers from different eras and conflicts, showcasing the diverse and heroic history of the US Army. Their actions on the battlefield exemplify the values of selflessness, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment to duty.
President Biden praised these veterans for their unmatched valor and dedication to protecting our country. He emphasized the importance of recognizing and honoring the sacrifices made by our military members, both past and present.
The Medal of Honor ceremony will be held at the White House, where the veterans will be celebrated and honored for their incredible bravery. This event serves as a reminder of the bravery and sacrifice of our armed forces and the debt of gratitude we owe them.
Let us all take a moment to reflect on the incredible courage and heroism of these seven US Army veterans, and thank them for their service to our country.
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Thousands of miles from Washington, where the funeral of Jimmy Carter is set for next week, an Indian village named after the former U.S. president fondly remembers his visit almost 50 years ago, paying tribute.
A one-term president from 1977, Carter, who died on Sunday at age 100, is to be given a state funeral at the Washington National Cathedral on Thursday.
Carterpuri, or the “Village of Carter,” is a dusty hamlet about 20 miles outside Delhi. It was called Daulatpur Nasirabad when Carter’s mother, Lillian, briefly lived and worked there as a nurse and volunteer in the 1960s.
“Villagers dressed his wife in traditional attire … He (Carter) also tried out a hookah,” one resident, Moti Ram, recalled of the time Carter, accompanied by his wife, Rosalynn, walked through the village.
Preparations were made months in advance of the visit on Jan. 3, 1978, some villagers told news agency ANI, in which Reuters has a minority stake. The village was spruced up, and welcome programs were held in its main square.
So taken were the residents by the Carters’ visit that they changed the name of their village in his honor.
In a heartwarming gesture, an Indian village has decided to change its name to honor former US President Jimmy Carter. The village, previously known as Gudhara, will now be called Carterpuri in recognition of the legendary leader’s contributions to world peace and human rights.
The decision to rename the village was made as a tribute to Jimmy Carter’s efforts in promoting democracy, advocating for human rights, and his commitment to peace-building around the world. The villagers expressed their admiration for his dedication to serving others and felt that renaming their village would be a fitting way to honor his legacy.
The renaming ceremony was attended by local officials, community leaders, and residents of the village, who all expressed their gratitude towards Jimmy Carter for his positive impact on the world. The newly named Carterpuri village now stands as a symbol of hope, unity, and humanity, reflecting the values that Jimmy Carter has always stood for.
It is heartening to see a small village in India paying homage to a global icon like Jimmy Carter, and it serves as a reminder of the power of unity and respect across cultures and borders. The gesture of renaming the village is a beautiful tribute to a man who has dedicated his life to making the world a better place, and it is a testament to the lasting impact he has had on people from all walks of life.
The football world was abuzz with excitement as former NFL wide receiver Sterling Sharpe was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, celebrating a long-overdue honor for one of the game’s greatest players.
Sharpe, who played for the Green Bay Packers from 1988 to 1994, was known for his exceptional talent and unmatched skill on the field. He was a five-time Pro Bowl selection and three-time First-Team All-Pro, and led the league in receptions, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns during his career.
Despite his impressive stats and undeniable talent, Sharpe had long been overlooked for Hall of Fame induction, much to the dismay of fans and fellow players alike. But on a sunny Saturday afternoon in Canton, Ohio, all of that changed as Sharpe finally took his rightful place among the game’s greatest legends.
The induction ceremony was a star-studded event, with current and former players, coaches, and fans coming together to celebrate Sharpe’s incredible career. Tears were shed, speeches were given, and memories were shared as Sharpe’s impact on the game was honored and remembered.
One of the most moving moments of the ceremony came when Sharpe’s former quarterback, Brett Favre, took the stage to share his thoughts on his former teammate. Favre spoke of Sharpe’s work ethic, his dedication to the game, and his ability to elevate those around him to greatness. It was clear that Sharpe had made a lasting impression on Favre, as well as on the countless fans who had watched him play over the years.
But perhaps the most touching tribute of all came from Sharpe himself, who used his speech to thank those who had supported him throughout his career. He spoke of the sacrifices his family had made, the coaches who had believed in him, and the fans who had cheered him on through thick and thin. It was a moment of gratitude and humility that resonated with everyone in attendance, reminding us all of the power of hard work, perseverance, and the support of others.
As the ceremony came to a close, Sharpe stood on stage, his Hall of Fame bust gleaming in the sunlight, a symbol of his incredible talent and dedication to the game. The crowd erupted in applause, cheering for a player who had finally received the recognition he so rightly deserved.
In the end, Sterling Sharpe’s Hall of Fame induction was not just a celebration of one man’s accomplishments, but a reminder of the impact that a truly great player can have on the game of football. His legacy will live on for years to come, inspiring future generations of players to strive for greatness and never give up on their dreams. Congratulations, Sterling Sharpe – you have earned this honor, and we are all so proud to celebrate it with you.
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WASHINGTON (TNND) — President Joe Biden on Thursday will honor former Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., with the Presidential Citizens Medal, the White House reportedly announced.
The medal, according to the National Archives, recognizes “citizens of the United States of America who have performed exemplary deeds of service for their country or their fellow citizens.” It is the nation’s second-highest civilian award, behind only the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
The White House explained Cheney will receive the award in part for her work on the House Select Committee on the January 6 Attack, according to The New York Times.
“Throughout two decades in public service, including as a congresswoman for Wyoming and vice chair of the committee on the Jan. 6 attack, Liz Cheney has raised her voice — and reached across the aisle — to defend our nation and the ideals we stand for: Freedom. Dignity. And decency,” the White House told The New York Times. “Her integrity and intrepidness remind us all what is possible if we work together.”
A total of 20 people will reportedly receive the medal Thursday, including Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., who chaired the January 6 Committee.
The White House did not respond to multiple requests for comment.
Cheney was a vocal supporter of Vice President Kamala Harris during her recent presidential bid. The former congresswoman last year predicted “millions of Republicans” would back Harris in the election.
“Donald Trump is doing everything he can to try to get people to forget about what he did on January 6,” she said in October. “When you think about that level of instability, that level of erratic decision making, the misogyny, that’s not someone that you can trust with the power of the Oval Office.”
“I would just remind people, if you’re at all concerned, you can vote your conscience and not ever have to say a word to anybody,” she added.
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre in December would not commit to an answer when pressed on whether the White House would issue preemptive pardons for Cheney and Dr. Anthony Fauci.
“It would be a bad move on my behalf if I preempted the president or previewed anything that the president was thinking about considering and so, this is something he is going to talk with his team about and I just don’t have anything beyond that for you,” Jean-Pierre said.
That response followed Biden’s decision to pardon his son, Hunter Biden, after previously promising not to.
“The View” co-host Whoopi Goldberg suggested in November Cheney would be a “great” attorney general under a potential Harris presidency. The suggestion came while Cheney was a guest on the daytime talk show.
Goldberg lauded Cheney for her “moral core” as the former congresswoman shook her head in response.
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According to reports, President Joe Biden is set to honor Republican Congresswoman Liz Cheney with the prestigious Presidential Citizens Medal. This award is one of the highest honors a civilian can receive and is given to individuals who have made significant contributions to the country and its citizens.
Cheney has been a vocal critic of former President Donald Trump and has stood firm in her beliefs, even in the face of backlash from her own party. She has been praised for her courage and integrity in standing up for what she believes is right, even when it is not popular.
The decision to award Cheney with the Presidential Citizens Medal is seen as a bold move by President Biden, who is known for reaching across the aisle and working with members of both parties. This gesture is not only a recognition of Cheney’s service and dedication to the country but also a symbol of unity and bipartisanship in a time of deep political division.
Many are applauding the decision to honor Cheney with this prestigious award, citing her courage, integrity, and commitment to upholding democratic values. The ceremony is set to take place in the coming weeks, and it is sure to be a momentous occasion for both Cheney and the country as a whole.
Jujutsu Infinite Clan: A Legacy of Strength, Discipline, and Honor
The Jujutsu Infinite Clan is a renowned martial arts organization with a long and storied history of excellence. Founded centuries ago by a group of skilled warriors, the clan has since become a symbol of strength, discipline, and honor in the world of martial arts.
One of the key principles that the Jujutsu Infinite Clan upholds is the importance of physical and mental discipline. Members of the clan are trained rigorously in the art of jujutsu, a traditional Japanese martial art that focuses on using an opponent’s energy against them. Through intense training and practice, members of the clan develop incredible physical strength and agility, as well as mental focus and resilience.
In addition to their physical training, members of the Jujutsu Infinite Clan are also instilled with a sense of honor and respect. They are taught to always act with integrity and to uphold the values of loyalty, humility, and compassion. These values are at the core of everything the clan does, from their rigorous training sessions to their interactions with others in the martial arts community.
The Jujutsu Infinite Clan has a strong tradition of passing down knowledge and skills from generation to generation. Younger members of the clan are mentored by more experienced practitioners, who guide them through their training and help them develop their skills. This focus on mentorship and lineage helps to ensure that the traditions and values of the clan are upheld and preserved for future generations.
Despite their strong sense of tradition, the Jujutsu Infinite Clan is also constantly evolving and adapting to the changing world of martial arts. They regularly participate in competitions and events, where they showcase their skills and test themselves against other practitioners. This commitment to growth and improvement has helped the clan to remain at the forefront of the martial arts world, earning them a reputation as one of the most respected and formidable organizations in the field.
In conclusion, the Jujutsu Infinite Clan is a shining example of strength, discipline, and honor in the world of martial arts. With a rich history, a strong sense of tradition, and a commitment to growth and excellence, the clan continues to inspire and impress practitioners around the world. Whether you are a seasoned martial artist or a beginner looking to learn more about the art of jujutsu, the Jujutsu Infinite Clan is a beacon of inspiration and a testament to the power of dedication and hard work.
