Ella L. Summers proudly displays her late husband’s Certificate of Status and Congressional Gold Medal presented to her during the 50th Anniversary of the Montford Point Marines Association, Aug. 15, 2015, at the Renaissance Riverview Plaza Hotel in Mobile, Ala. The Congressional Gold Medal is the highest civilian honor bestowed by Congress which was awarded to the Montford Point Marines in recognition of their service and achievements during a time of racial unrest. ( Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Diamond N. Peden/Released)

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