Pearl Harbor Medal of Honor Recipients
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On the 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, we take a look at five men awarded the Medal of Honor for their actions on that day
On the 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, we take a look at five men awarded the Medal of Honor for their actions on that day
President John F
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