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Receiving the Medal of Honor
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A Marine poses with a flame thrower during World War II. Woody Williams used it to attack Japanese bunkers on Iwo Jima. Flame throwers proved to be one of the most effective weapons to combat the elaborate series of Japanese bunkers and tunnels.
Where:
Unknown
When:
Circa early 1940s
Ownership:
This image is considered to be in the public domain.
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Hershal ‘Woody’ Williams shortly after he received the Medal of Honor from President Truman on October 5, 1945 at the White House.
Where:
the White House
When:
October 5, 1945
Ownership:
This image is considered to be in the public domain.
Caption
An official military photograph of Hershel ‘Woody’ Williams shortly after receiving the Medal of Honor from President Truman at the White House on October 5, 1945. The photo was later colorized by Richard White.
Where:
the White House
When:
October 5, 1945
Ownership:
May be restricted. Patrons desiring to use this photograph should contact the ALPL Audio-Visual Curator.
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Hershel ‘Woody’ Williams visited the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum on December 3, 2019. Statues of Generals Grant and McClellan can be seen in the background.
Where:
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum
When:
December 3, 2019
Ownership:
ALPL Oral History Program photo
Caption
Medal of Honor recipient Hershel ‘Woody’ Williams talks with Mark DePue during an event in the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum on December 3, 2019.
Where:
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum
When:
December 3, 2019
Ownership:
ALPL Oral History Program photo
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Woody Williams makes a point during his on-stage interview with Oral Historian Mark DePue during an event in the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum on December 3, 2019.
Where:
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum
When:
December 3, 2019
Ownership:
ALPL Oral History Program photo