WWI Hero Henry Johnson Finally Receives Medal of Honor

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WWI Hero Henry Johnson Finally Receives Medal of Honor
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Though Henry Johnson was hailed as one of the bravest Americans to fight in WWI, due to lasting racism in the U.S. it wasn't until 2004 that he was granted the Medal of Honor. This article from HISTORY® tells his story from soldier to posthumous Medal of Honor recipient.