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    Montford Point Marines Awarded Congressional Gold Medal [Image 1 of 5]

    Montford Point Marines Awarded Congressional Gold Medal

    MOBILE, AL, UNITED STATES

    08.15.2015

    Photo by Cpl. Adeline Smith 

    6th Marine Corps District

    The Rudder sisters embrace each other proudly while waiting to receive the Congressional Gold Medal on behalf of their late father, Montford Point Marine John Rudder, during an award ceremony Aug. 15, 2015, at the Renaissance Riverview Plaza Hotel in Mobile, Ala. The Congressional Gold Medal is the highest civilian honor bestowed by Congress in recognition of the service and achievements of the Montford Point Marines during a time of racial unrest. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Diamond N. Peden/Released)

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    IMAGE INFO

    Date Taken: 08.15.2015
    Date Posted: 08.16.2015 02:44
    Photo ID: 2124344
    VIRIN: 150815-M-PJ295-011
    Resolution: 4413x2942
    Size: 8.69 MB
    Location: MOBILE, AL, US
    Hometown: MOBILE, AL, US

    Web Views: 78
    Downloads: 3

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