"For outstanding perseverance and
courage that inspired social change in the Marine Corps," is inscribed on
the Congressional Gold Medal given to all Original Montford Point Marines
for their service to the nation at a time when racial discrimination was
commonplace and the services were just beginning to desegregate.
Mr. Robert Blanks, an Original Montford Point Marine, received his
Congressional Gold Medal in a ceremony held at his residence. Blanks, 85,
who enlisted into the Marine Corps during World War II from Bronx, N.Y.,
welcomed the award in recognition of his service to the nation.
The Congressional Gold Medal is the nation's highest civilian honor given by
congress for distinguished achievement. The President of the United States
signed into law the legislation to award the medal to the Montford Point
Marines on November 23, 2011. (Official USMC photo by Staff Sgt. Tracie G.
Kessler)(Released).
| Date Taken: | 08.24.2012 |
| Date Posted: | 08.30.2012 15:00 |
| Photo ID: | 655387 |
| VIRIN: | 120824-M-YM527-120 |
| Resolution: | 1200x800 |
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| Location: | ORANGE CITY, FLORIDA, US |
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