In a recent ceremony at the White House, President Biden honored the bravery and sacrifices of several veterans from the Vietnam and Korean Wars by awarding them the Medal of Honor, the nation’s highest military award. Seven service members were recognized, including Cpt. Hugh Nelson Jr., who received accolades for his heroic acts in Vietnam. Additionally, Biden paid tribute to local heroes, such as firefighters from the FDNY and Nashville police officers, who were awarded the Presidential Medal of Valor for their courageous responses during emergencies. The ceremony highlighted the sacrifices made by these individuals, some of whom received their honors decades after their acts of valor.