The Ex-Slave Who Joined the Union Army and Became the First Black Medal of Honor Recipient - Our American Stories

On this episode of Our American Stories, Sgt. William H. Carney became the first Black American to earn the Medal of Honor after protecting one of the United States' greatest symbols during the Civil War—the American flag. Here to tell the story is Elliott Drago, historian and editorial officer at the Jack Miller Center.

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