Summaries

True World War II stories of military valor by African-Americans belatedly deemed worthy of the US Medal of Honor.

During World War II, it was an unwritten order in the US military to avoid recommending African-American soldiers for the highest military decoration, the Medal of Honor, no matter how worthy they were of it. Decades later, the Clinton administration ordered this old injustice systematically assessed and corrected. This film profiles the stories of African-Americans who displayed extraordinary valor above and beyond the call of duty who were finally given their proper due.—Kenneth Chisholm ([email protected])

Details

Keywords
  • african american
  • medal of honor
  • us military
  • valor
  • african american soldier
Genres
  • History
  • War
  • Documentary
Release date Feb 10, 2006
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations Hubbard, Ohio, USA
Production companies Al Roker Productions

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Tech specs

Runtime 50m
Color Color
Aspect ratio 1.33 : 1

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