Title: Washington, D.C.
12:22:42 President Johnson putting ribbon w/ Medal of Honor on Army Medic Sgt. First Class, Lawrence Joel in White House Rose Garden ceremony. Color Guard.
12:22:58 MCU LBJ at microphone (MOS). Joel & wife (?) w/ VP Hubert Humphrey behind.
Vietnam War Awards; Heroes; 1967;
NOTE: Joel was first living Black American to receive this medal since 1898. Medal was awarded for treating wounded during 24 hour battle though severely wounded.
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Title: Washington, D.C. 12:22:42 President Johnson putting ribbon w/ Medal of Honor on Army Medic Sgt. First Class, Lawrence Joel in White House Rose Garden ceremony. Color Guard. 12:22:58 MCU LBJ at microphone (MOS). Joel & wife (?) w/ VP Hubert Humphrey behind. Vietnam War Awards; Heroes; 1967; NOTE: Joel was first living Black American to receive this medal since 1898. Medal was awarded for treating wounded during 24 hour battle though severely wounded.