Biden Awards Medal of Honor to Seven Soldiers for Heroism in Korea and Vietnam

The White House ceremony honored extraordinary acts of valor, with six posthumous recognitions and one living recipient.

President Joe Biden awarded the Medal of Honor to seven U.S. Army soldiers for acts of extraordinary bravery during the Korean and Vietnam Wars.
Six of the medals were awarded posthumously, including to soldiers like Wataru Nakamura, a Japanese American who fought heroically despite facing internment during World War II, and Richard E. Cavazos, the first Hispanic four-star general in U.S. history.
Kenneth J. David, the sole living recipient, was honored for his actions in Vietnam, where he risked his life to protect wounded comrades and medevac helicopters during a fierce enemy assault in 1970.
The recognition comes decades after the soldiers' sacrifices, with some cases delayed due to racial discrimination during the time of their service.
The Medal of Honor represents the U.S. military's highest award for valor, requiring extensive documentation and advocacy to ensure proper acknowledgment of the recipients' heroism.