Tuskegee Airmen Honored
Six decades after completing their World War II mission and coming home to a country that discriminated against them because they were black, the Tuskegee Airmen are getting high honors from Congress.
That gratitude were expressed today when the legendary black aviators received a Congressional Gold Medal during a ceremony in the Capitol Rotunda. The award is the most prestigious Congress can offer.
“It’s never too late for your country to say that you’ve done a great job for us.” -Ret. Col. Elmer D. Jones, Age 89
The recognition is long overdue, but the honorees take it in stride. I think it’s wonderful that these brave men are finally being given the highest honor and joining the many other African-Americans to receive a Congressional gold medal. Other African-American recipients include Martin Luther King Jr., Coretta Scott King, the Little Rock Nine, Rosa Parks, Dorothy Height, and Colin Powell. Click here to read more about the history of the Tuskegee Airmen.
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Comment by David McQueen on 30 March 2007:
One corner of African American History that I will always be proud of.
Comment by Joy'll on 1 April 2007:
I actually got to sit & talk with them before they left ATL airport the morning they left for Washington. I was in total awe because they remind me so much of my Grandad whom made a sacrifice as such for his country, his recognition is long overdue too. I got photographs of a few of them (i was in tears most of the time because the energy of the moment was so drawing & powerful) AND I even got a photograph of the you Black pilot who was handpicked to fly them to Washington. I told him brother you truly are a descendant of the spirit that is th Tuskegee Airmen & I thanked him for his service & wished them well. It was a morning I will NEVER forget. Young sisters & Brothers, THESE are real heroes. NOT the atheletes & hip hop artists or other celebs we think so highly of. Read your history on them & then pass it on.