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Montford Point Marines

Montford Point Marines Congressional Medal

Montford Point Marines Congressional Medal

Washington, DC
Monday, December 24, 2012

Two of the first African Americans to join the U.S. Marines--Joseph Carpenter and Eugene Groves-- talk about their experience at Montford Point training camp in North Carolina, and their service during World War II. The American Veterans Center hosted the discussion at its 15th annual conference. 

Updated: Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at 11:13am (ET)

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