"57-year delay"

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4 March 2023

Ret. US Army Colonel Paris Davis speaks to reporters after receiving the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions in the Vietnam War. Davis repeatedly risked his life to rescue wounded soldiers in the course of a 19-hour battle in June, 1965, in which he himself was wounded numerous times. Twice nominated for the award in the years immediately following, the paperwork was lost both times, resulting in a 57-year delay between his actions and the award.

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4 March 2023

Ret. US Army Colonel Paris Davis speaks to reporters after receiving the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions in the Vietnam War. Davis repeatedly risked his life to rescue wounded soldiers in the course of a 19-hour battle in June, 1965, in which he himself was wounded numerous times. Twice nominated for the award in the years immediately following, the paperwork was lost both times, resulting in a 57-year delay between his actions and the award.

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#9684168

4 March 2023

President Joe Biden awards the Medal of Honor to Ret. US Army Colonel Paris Davis for his heroic actions in the Vietnam War. Davis repeatedly risked his life to rescue wounded soldiers in the course of a 19-hour battle in June, 1965, in which he himself was wounded numerous times. Twice nominated for the award in the years immediately following, the paperwork was lost both times, resulting in a 57-year delay between his actions and the award.

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4 March 2023

President Joe Biden shakes hands with Ret. US Army Colonel Paris Davis after awarding him the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions in the Vietnam War. Davis repeatedly risked his life to rescue wounded soldiers in the course of a 19-hour battle in June, 1965, in which he himself was wounded numerous times. Twice nominated for the award in the years immediately following, the paperwork was lost both times, resulting in a 57-year delay between his actions and the award.

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4 March 2023

President Joe Biden awards the Medal of Honor to Ret. US Army Colonel Paris Davis for his heroic actions in the Vietnam War. Davis repeatedly risked his life to rescue wounded soldiers in the course of a 19-hour battle in June, 1965, in which he himself was wounded numerous times. Twice nominated for the award in the years immediately following, the paperwork was lost both times, resulting in a 57-year delay between his actions and the award.

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#9684152

4 March 2023

Ret. US Army Colonel Paris Davis sits on stage prior to receiving the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions in the Vietnam War. Davis repeatedly risked his life to rescue wounded soldiers in the course of a 19-hour battle in June, 1965, in which he himself was wounded numerous times. Twice nominated for the award in the years immediately following, the paperwork was lost both times, resulting in a 57-year delay between his actions and the award.

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4 March 2023

President Joe Biden points to Ret. US Army Colonel Paris Davis to emphasize that the audience's standing ovation is for Davis' heroism in the Vietnam War, for which he had just been awarded the Medal of Honor. Davis repeatedly risked his life to rescue wounded soldiers in the course of a 19-hour battle in June, 1965, in which he himself was wounded numerous times. Twice nominated for the award in the years immediately following, the paperwork was lost both times, resulting in a 57-year delay between his actions and the award.

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#9683964

4 March 2023

Ret. US Army Colonel Paris Davis (left) and President Joe Biden stand on stage as the citation is read for the Medal of Honor award to Davis, for his heroic actions in the Vietnam War. Davis repeatedly risked his life to rescue wounded soldiers in the course of a 19-hour battle in June, 1965, in which he himself was wounded numerous times. Twice nominated for the award in the years immediately following, the paperwork was lost both times, resulting in a 57-year delay between his actions and the award.

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#9683958

4 March 2023

President Joe Biden speaks at a ceremony awarding the Medal of Honor to Ret. US Army Colonel Paris Davis for his heroic actions in the Vietnam War. Davis repeatedly risked his life to rescue wounded soldiers in the course of a 19-hour battle in June, 1965, in which he himself was wounded numerous times. Twice nominated for the award in the years immediately following, the paperwork was lost both times, resulting in a 57-year delay between his actions and the award.

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#9683930

4 March 2023

President Joe Biden speaks at a ceremony awarding the Medal of Honor to Ret. US Army Colonel Paris Davis for his heroic actions in the Vietnam War. Davis repeatedly risked his life to rescue wounded soldiers in the course of a 19-hour battle in June, 1965, in which he himself was wounded numerous times. Twice nominated for the award in the years immediately following, the paperwork was lost both times, resulting in a 57-year delay between his actions and the award.

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#9683924

4 March 2023

President Joe Biden recognizes other recipients of the Medal of Honor during a ceremony awarding Ret. US Army Colonel Paris Davis for his heroic actions in the Vietnam War. Davis repeatedly risked his life to rescue wounded soldiers in the course of a 19-hour battle in June, 1965, in which he himself was wounded numerous times. Twice nominated for the award in the years immediately following, the paperwork was lost both times, resulting in a 57-year delay between his actions and the award.

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#9683878

4 March 2023

People bow their heads as Major General Thomas (at podium) Sohljem delivers the invocation at the beginning of a ceremony awarding the Medal of Honor to Ret. US Army Colonel Paris Davis for his heroic actions in the Vietnam War. Davis repeatedly risked his life to rescue wounded soldiers in the course of a 19-hour battle in June, 1965, in which he himself was wounded numerous times. Twice nominated for the award in the years immediately following, the paperwork was lost both times, resulting in a 57-year delay between his actions and the award.

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#9683080

3 March 2023

Ret. US Army Colonel Paris Davis receives a standing ovation from President Joe Biden and those attending the ceremony awarding him the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions in the Vietnam War. Davis repeatedly risked his life to rescue wounded soldiers in the course of a 19-hour battle in June, 1965, in which he himself was wounded numerous times. Twice nominated for the award in the years immediately following, the paperwork was lost both times, resulting in a 57-year delay between his actions and the award.

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3 March 2023

Ret. US Army Colonel Paris Davis sits on stage prior to receiving the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions in the Vietnam War. Davis repeatedly risked his life to rescue wounded soldiers in the course of a 19-hour battle in June, 1965, in which he himself was wounded numerous times. Twice nominated for the award in the years immediately following, the paperwork was lost both times, resulting in a 57-year delay between his actions and the award.

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3 March 2023

President Joe Biden delivers remarks at the ceremony awarding the Medal of Honor to Ret. US Army Colonel Paris Davis for his heroic actions in the Vietnam War. Davis repeatedly risked his life to rescue wounded soldiers in the course of a 19-hour battle in June, 1965, in which he himself was wounded numerous times. Twice nominated for the award in the years immediately following, the paperwork was lost both times, resulting in a 57-year delay between his actions and the award.

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#9681000

3 March 2023

President Joe Biden awards the Medal of Honor to Ret. US Army Colonel Paris Davis for his heroic actions in the Vietnam War. Davis repeatedly risked his life to rescue wounded soldiers in the course of a 19-hour battle in June, 1965, in which he himself was wounded numerous times. Twice nominated for the award in the years immediately following, the paperwork was lost both times, resulting in a 57-year delay between his actions and the award.

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