Amid debate about U.S. history, Harlem Hellfighters receive Congressional Gold Medal

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., presents Debra Willett, the granddaughter of Harlem Hellfighter Sgt. Leander Willett, with the Congressional Gold Medal on behalf of all of the "Harlem Hellfighters" of World War I during a ceremony on Capitol Hill on Wednesday in Washington, D.C.

The Harlem Hellfighters, who became legends for their service during World War I, were honored this week with a Congressional Gold Medal.

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