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Major James Capers Jr.: A Legacy of Valor and the Induction of History

Monday, April 6, 2026David McInnisView original
Major James Capers Jr.: A Legacy of Valor and the Induction of History
Major James Capers Jr. stands poised to become the first Black Marine officer to receive the Medal of Honor. His oral history, now preserved in the Library of Congress, offers a profound insight into his groundbreaking Marine career and significant contributions to the nation's military legacy.