ambassador theodore r. britton, jr. celebrating 90 years a gentleman & a scholar
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Theodore R. BrittonThe Congressional Gold Medal is an award bestowed by the United States Congress; the Congressional Gold Medal and the Presidential Medal of Freedom are the highest civilian awards in the United States. It is awarded to persons "who have performed an achievement that has an impact on American history and culture that is likely to be recognized as a major achievement in the recipient's field long after the achievement.
He was one of the 400 Montford Point Marines to receive the 2012 Congressional Gold Medal at
Marine Barracks, Washington, DC
Congressional Gold Medal