Congress honors WWII hero of Iwo Jima with ultimate salute
The flag-draped casket bearing the remains of Hershel W. "Woody" Williams is carried by joint service members into the U.S. Capitol, Thursday, July 14, 2022 in Washington, to lie in honor. Williams, the last remaining Medal of Honor recipient from World War II, died at age 98. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
By KEVIN FREKING
Associated Press
WASHINGTON — Congress gave its ultimate final salute Thursday to Hershel W. “Woody” Williams, a 5-foot-6 “force of nature'” in the battle of Iwo Jima and the last remaining Medal of Honor recipient from World War II...
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