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First Black Marine Officer to Receive Medal of Honor Preserves Legacy

By Burstable Editorial Team•
Major James Capers Jr. becomes first Black Marine officer designated for Medal of Honor after President signs H.R. 3377. Vietnam War hero broke racial barriers in military.

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  • Major James Capers Jr. becomes the first Black Marine officer to receive the Medal of Honor, setting a historic precedent for recognition of valor and leadership in the military.
  • The Medal of Honor authorization for Major Capers followed the signing of H.R. 3377 into law in March 2026, with his oral history now archived in the Library of Congress Veterans History Project.
  • Major Capers' induction preserves his legacy of breaking racial barriers and mentoring others, ensuring future generations learn from his courage and contributions to a more inclusive society.
  • Major Capers conducted 64 reconnaissance patrols in Vietnam and was the face of the Marine Corps' first integrated national recruitment campaign in 1967, with his original poster still preserved.
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