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Richard J. Daley collection

The Richard J. Daley Collection documents the public offices, political career, and personal life of Daley and contains documents, publications, ephemera, memorabilia, artifacts, and photographs dating from 1870-2010. The bulk of the collection dates from Richard J. Daley’s six terms as mayor of the city of Chicago, and as Chairman of the Cook County Democratic Central Committee.

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Award ceremony for first African American Medal of Honor recipient of the Vietnam War
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Parents of Congressional Medal of Honor recipient, Milton L. Olive III, holding the award while standing on the steps of the White House with President Lyndon B. Johnson and other dignitaries and guests.
Date:
April 21, 1966
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Award ceremony for first African American Medal of Honor recipient of the Vietnam War
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President Lyndon B. Johnson speaking outside of White House at the presentation of the Congressional Medal of Honor awarded posthumously to Private First Class Milton L. Olive, III. The Medal was awarded for Mr. Olive's actions in the Vietnam War. At the age of 18, Olive sacrificed his life to save others by smothering a live grenade. He was the first African-American Medal of Honor recipient of the Vietnam War. At left of President Johnson stand Olive's parents. Behind the President stand numerous representatives of the armed services, Mayor Richard J. Daley, and other dignitaries. Also in attendance are two of the four men whose lives were saved by Olive's actions.
Date:
April 21, 1966
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Award ceremony for first African American Medal of Honor recipient of the Vietnam War
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President Lyndon B. Johnson addressing the attendees of the Congressional Medal of Honor ceremony for Milton L. Olive, III held on the White House lawn.
Date:
April 21, 1966
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access
Award ceremony for first African American Medal of Honor recipient of the Vietnam War
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Overview of the press and the attendees at the Congressional Medal of Honor ceremony for Milton L. Olive, III held on the White House lawn.
Date:
April 21, 1966
Collection:
Richard J. Daley collection
Access:
Public access

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Collection Details

Repository
University of Illinois Chicago. Library. Special Collections and University Archives Department (Richard J. Daley Library)
Collection Type
Manuscript Collections
Collection Location
Richard J. Daley Library
Theme
Politics & Civic Life
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