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Award ceremony for first African American Medal of Honor recipient of the Vietnam War
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.
1966
Award ceremony for first African American Medal of Honor recipient of the Vietnam War
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.
1966
Award ceremony for first African American Medal of Honor recipient of the Vietnam War
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.
1966
Award ceremony for first African American Medal of Honor recipient of the Vietnam War
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.
1966

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