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Henry Johnson: A Tale of Courage

Special | 26m 46sVideo has Closed Captions

Learn the story of African American WWI hero Henry Johnson.

Aired 04/10/2017

WMHT Specials

Henry Johnson: A Tale of Courage

Special | 26m 46sVideo has Closed Captions

Learn the story of African American WWI hero Henry Johnson.

Henry Johnson was an African American U.S. Army soldier who fought heroically in the 369th Infantry Regiment of the U.S. Army in World War I. Learn the story of his life, his family, and the extensive efforts to honor his bravery and courage after his death. Johnson was finally honored with the Purple Heart in 1996, the Distinguished Service Cross in 2002, and the Medal of Honor in 2015.

Aired 04/10/2017

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WMHT Specials is a local public television program presented by WMHT

The Carl E. Touhey Foundation

WMHT Specials

Henry Johnson: A Tale of Courage

Special | 26m 46sVideo has Closed Captions

Henry Johnson was an African American U.S. Army soldier who fought heroically in the 369th Infantry Regiment of the U.S. Army in World War I. Learn the story of his life, his family, and the extensive efforts to honor his bravery and courage after his death. Johnson was finally honored with the Purple Heart in 1996, the Distinguished Service Cross in 2002, and the Medal of Honor in 2015.

Aired 04/10/2017

Problems with Closed Captions? Closed Captioning Feedback

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