Ex-Slave Joins Union Army and Becomes the 1st Black Medal of Honor Recipient

On this episode of Our American Stories, this is the story of Army Sgt. William H. Carney, who became the first Black American to have earned the Medal of Honor for protecting one of the United States' greatest symbols during the Civil War—the American flag. Here to tell the story is the Jack Miller Center's editorial officer and historian, Elliott Drago. The Jack Miller Center is a nationwide network of scholars and teachers dedicated to educating the next generation about America’s founding principles and history. To learn more, visit jackmillercenter.org.  Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.