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    Montford Point Marines receive the Congressional Gold Medal [Image 3 of 4]

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    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.

    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, Pfc. (Ret.) Theodore Roosevelt Watson with the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest civilian award, at his home in 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 16:29
    Photo ID: 648694
    VIRIN: 120819-M-KS710-116
    Resolution: 5616x3744
    Size: 12.91 MB
    Location: DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA, US

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