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Obama Presents Medal of Honor to Vietnam Vet

  • Defense.gov
  • July 18, 2016 | 22:42

During a ceremony at the White House, President Barack Obama presents retired Army Lt. Col. Charles Kettles with the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions during the Vietnam War, July 18, 2016.