Honoring Sergeant Carter: A Family's Journey to Uncover the Truth About an American Hero |
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| Authors: | Carter, Allene & Allen, Robert L. |
| Publisher: | HarperCollins e-books |
| BISAC/Subject: | HIS027100, HIS027000, SOC001000, HIS036000 |
| ISBN: | 9780061746925, Related ISBNs: 0061746924, 9780060936730, 9780061746925 |
| Classification: | Non-Fiction |
| Number of pages: | 224, |
| Audience: | General/trade |
Allene Carter's father-in-law was a decorated veteran. Yet it was not until the Carter family received a call from the White House that she discovered he was a heroic force in the Rhineland campaign. President Clinton awarded the Medal of Honor to several black soldiers who served in World War II. Sergeant Edward A. Carter Jr. was among the recipients. Shocked to learn the extent of Carter's service, Allene was determined to uncover both the truth about her father-in-law's wartime record and why his official recognition was so long in coming.
Here is the story not only of Sergeant Carter but also of his family's fight to restore his honor. Theirs is a journey that takes them from local veterans organizations to the office of the president and front pages of the national media. An important piece of American history, Honoring Sergeant Carter is an enduring story of determination and family love.
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