Congress honors WWII hero of Iwo Jima with ultimate salute

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www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2022-07-14 14:20:17

Congress Honors WWII Hero Of Iwo Jima With Ultimate Salute
The -draped casket bearing the remains of Hershel W. “Woody” Williams is carried by joint service members into the U.S. Capitol, Thursday, July 14, 2022 in Washington, to lie in honor. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress gave its ultimate final salute Thursday to Hershel W. “Woody” Williams, a 5-foot-6 “force of nature’” in the battle of Iwo Jima and the last remaining Medal of Honor…

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