Obama Awards 24 Medals Of Honor For Valor During WWII, Korean And Vietnam Wars

ORLANDO, FL - MARCH 16: U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Melvin Morris, a Vietnam War veteran, waits at the JetBlue gate on his way to Washington, DC on March 16, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. Melvin Morris and two others are the only living soldiers who will be honored with 21 others on March 18th, 2014 at the White House by President Barack Obama with the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry. Following a congressionally mandated review to ensure that eligible recipients were not bypassed due to prejudice the veterans will receive the Medal of Honor for action during major combat operations in World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)