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    Montford Point Marines receive the Congressional Gold Medal [Image 2 of 4]

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    A U.S. Marine officer in dress blues uniform is presenting what appears to be a book or document to an elderly civilian man inside a church or community hall. A second Marine in dress uniform stands at attention in the background near a podium. The setting features purple-draped furnishings and a banner on the wall, suggesting a formal ceremonial occasion.

    DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES

    08.19.2012

    Photo by Sgt. Anthony Ortiz 

    2nd Marine Logistics Group

    Maj. James Smiley with 2nd Maintenance Battalion presents Montford Point Marine, Gunnery Sgt. (Ret.) Robert Lee Thomas with 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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    Date Taken: 08.19.2012
    Date Posted: 08.20.2012 16:28
    Photo ID: 648693
    VIRIN: 120819-M-KS710-073
    Resolution: 5616x3744
    Size: 12.85 MB
    Location: DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA, US
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    Three United States Marines in dress blue uniforms are participating in a formal ceremony inside a church identified as Healing & Peace Tabernacle Church. One Marine stands at a wooden podium speaking, one stands at attention holding a red folder, and a third stands in the background. A civilian seated in the foreground observes the proceedings.
    A U.S. Marine officer in dress blues uniform is presenting what appears to be a book or document to an elderly civilian man inside a church or community hall. A second Marine in dress uniform stands at attention in the background near a podium. The setting features purple-draped furnishings and a banner on the wall, suggesting a formal ceremonial occasion.
    A U.S. Marine Corps officer in dress blues uniform is presenting what appears to be a medal and official documents to an elderly civilian man in a residential or formal indoor setting. The officer is wearing white gloves and holding an open presentation folder, while a medal in a display case is also visible. This appears to be a formal military award or recognition ceremony.
    A U.S. Marine Corps officer in dress blues uniform is shaking hands with an elderly civilian man in a living room setting. Both men are smiling broadly, suggesting a positive and celebratory occasion. The civilian is holding what appears to be a medal or award case, indicating this may be a military decoration or recognition ceremony.

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