Medal of Honor
President Truman's presentation of 28 Congressional Medals of Honor at the White House
This four-part recording of President Harry S. Truman's presentation of the Congressional Medal of Honor to 28 military heroes begins in Spanish. An announcer interviews a few different people before the presentation. President Truman's presentation from the East Room of the White House, in English, is in part three. After Mr. Truman's brief remarks, the Spanish announcer comes back on. Part four includes the playing and singing of the Star Spangled Banner. One recipient specifically mentioned is Marcario Garcia, a Mexican-American.
President Truman's Remarks Upon Presenting Congressional Medals of Honor to Capt. Lewis L. Millett, Master Sgt. Stanley T. Adams, and Corp. Einar H. Ingman
President Harry S. Truman's remarks upon presenting Congressional Medals of Honor to Capt. Lewis L. Millett, Master Sgt. Stanley T. Adams, USA, and Corp. Einar H. Ingman, USA, White House Rose Garden. President Truman's remarks are 1 minute, 40 seconds. The President spoke at 12:15 p.m. The citations, describing the actions in Korea for which the medals were awarded, are printed in the Congressional Record (vol. 97, p. 7696).