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Johnson, Jesse L. (Ed.) Black Women in the Armed Forces, 1942-1974: A Pictorial History. Hampton, VA: Johnson, c. 1974.

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Source: Johnson, Jesse L. (Ed.)  Black Women in the Armed Forces, 1942-1974: A Pictorial History.  Hampton, VA: Johnson, c. 1974.

"MRS. RILEY L. PITTS and her two children received the Medal of Honor which her husband,
Captain Riley Pitts won posthumously in Vietnam on December 31, 1967. Mrs. Pitts is one
of a growing number of wives of an increasing number of Black war heroes. Captain Pitts
was the first Black officer to win the Medal of Honor in United States history.
(US Army Photo)"





Source: Johnson, Jesse L. (Ed.)  Black Women in the Armed Forces, 1942-1974: A Pictorial History.  Hampton, VA: Johnson, c. 1974.

"President Lyndon B. Johnson escorts SP5 Lawrence Joel, Black Medal of Honor winner and
Mrs. Joel to the podium during ceremony held in honor of Specialist Joel. Mrs. Joel and her
children shared this honor. Vice President Humber[sic], Humphrey, for many years a champion
of civil rights for minorities, is shown in the far right. More than 30 Black officers and
enlisted men have won the Medal of Honor."


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