JOURNAL ARTICLE

PARIS DAVIS.

  • Published In: History of War, 2025, n. 152. P. 50 1 of 3

  • Database: Historical Abstracts with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: WEBB, CLIVE 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the recognition of retired US Army Colonel Paris Davis, who received the Medal of Honor for his extraordinary heroism during the Vietnam War, nearly six decades after his acts of valor. The award ceremony, held on March 2, 2023, at the White House, was described by President Joe Biden as a significant moment of historical reckoning, particularly as Davis is one of the few African-American soldiers to receive this honor for service in Vietnam. Despite being recommended for the medal twice, Davis faced delays attributed to institutional racism, and his story highlights the struggle for recognition of heroism in the face of adversity. The article emphasizes the importance of acknowledging historical injustices while celebrating individual bravery. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:History of War. 2025/12, Issue 152, p50
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Military History and Science
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:2054-376X
  • Accession Number:189047562
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