Watch live: Trump participates in medal of honor ceremony
Summary
President Donald Trump will lead a Medal of Honor ceremony on Thursday to honor heroes from the Vietnam and Afghanistan wars. One of the recipients is Major James Capers Jr., who showed great bravery while leading his Marine team during a difficult attack despite being seriously injured.Key Facts
- President Trump is hosting the Medal of Honor ceremony on Thursday.
- The ceremony recognizes heroes from the Vietnam and Afghanistan wars.
- Major James Capers Jr. will receive the Medal of Honor.
- Capers led a nine-man Marine reconnaissance team during a dangerous ambush.
- He continued to lead despite serious wounds in April 1967.
- The Medal of Honor is the highest military award in the United States.
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