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    Montford Point Marines receive the Congressional Gold Medal [Image 1 of 4]

    Montford Point Marines receive the Congressional Gold Medal

    DURHAM, NC, UNITED STATES

    08.19.2012

    Photo by Sgt. Anthony Ortiz 

    2nd Marine Logistics Group

    Maj. James Smiley with 2nd Maintenance Battalion reads a citation for Montford Point Marine, Gunnery Sgt. (Ret.) Robert Lee Thomas to receive the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest civilian award, at the Healing and Peace Tabernacle Church of God in Christ, Durham, N.C., Aug. 19, 2012. By breaking the color-barrier in 1942, the Montford Marines became part of the rich legacy of the Corps by both fighting the enemy during World War II, while also fighting for their civil rights and respect of their fellow Americans.

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    IMAGE INFO

    Date Taken: 08.19.2012
    Date Posted: 08.20.2012 16:27
    Photo ID: 648692
    VIRIN: 120819-M-KS710-063
    Resolution: 5616x3744
    Size: 14.03 MB
    Location: DURHAM, NC, US

    Web Views: 54
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