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First Black Marines to Get Gold Medal Wednesday

On Wednesday, June 27, the first Blacks to serve in the U.S. Marine corp will be honored with the Congressional Gold Medal. Whether the President will attend is not confirmed but he is in town on Wednesday.

The first Black Marines, known as the “Montford Marines” will receive the Congressional Gold Medal as the result of legislation offered by Rep. Corrine Brown of Florida.

 

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  1. This is a Great Piece of Legislation Introduced by Rep. Corrine Brown of Florida.Our Marines Will Finally be Honored and Receive a Well Deserved Recognition….Great Job!

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