On this day in 1900, William H. Carney was awarded the Medal of Honor for bravely defending the American flag during the Civil War. 

<p>On this day in 1900, William H. Carney was awarded the Medal of Honor for bravely defending the American flag during the Civil War. </p>

From the desk of “Stuff You Missed in History Class,” “This Day in History Class” quickly recounts a tidbit from today’s events in history.

This Day in History Class

Sergeant William Carney is awarded the Medal of Honor - May 23rd, 1900

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