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Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Arthur J. Jackson

President Harry S. Truman shakes hands with Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Arthur J. Jackson after presenting him with the Medal of Honor during a While House ceremony, Oct. 5, 1945.

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Tags: World War II, Medal of Honor, Marine Corps, medal of honor monday
Credit: Navy VIRIN: 451005-N-D0439-010Y.JPG

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