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Sergeant William Carney is awarded the Medal of Honor - May 23rd, 1900 This Day in History Class
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On this day in 1900, William H. Carney was awarded the Medal of Honor for bravely defending the American flag during the Civil War.
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On this day in 1900, William H. Carney was awarded the Medal of Honor for bravely defending the American flag during the Civil War.
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9 min