February 28, 1967 Matthew Leonard, Medal of Honor recipient, died in action. Leonard was born November 26, 1929 in Eutaw, Alabama and served in the United States Army during the Korean and Vietnam Wars.
Matthew Leonard – February 28th in African American History
Tags: Army, December 19, February 28, Korean War, Medal of Honor, November 26, Vietnam War
Matthew Leonard – December 19th in African American History
Tags: Army, December 19, February 28, Korean War, Medal of Honor, November 26, Vietnam War
December 19, 1968 President Lyndon B. Johnson presented the Medal of Honor, America’s highest military decoration, to the family of Matthew Leonard for his actions during the Vietnam War. Leonard was born November 26, 1929 in Eutaw, Alabama. He served in the United States Army during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. On February 28, 1967, […]
Juanita Hall – February 28th in African American History
Tags: Broadway, February 28, Tony Award
February 28, 1968 Juanita Hall, musical theater and film actress, died. Hall was born November 6, 1901 in Keyport, New Jersey and after receiving classical training at Julliard School became a leading Broadway performer. Hall began singing and playing small roles in theatre in the northeast. In 1935, she appeared on Broadway in Sailor Beware. Over the next […]
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