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A Father's Day to Remember
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| Title | A Father's Day to Remember |
| Abstract | Article reports that Rev. Joe Haskins received his Purple Heart after waiting 58 years. Haskins fought in the Korean War and has tried to get the award from every president since 1956. Under President Obama's administration, the Veteran's Medical Center was able to obtain the medal for Haskins. Article gives accounts of Haskins war experience. |
| Author | Eric L. Wesson
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| Photographer | Eric L. Wesson
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| Date | June 17-23, 2011 |
| Source | Kansas City Call |
| Location | Microfilm |
| Volume | 91 |
| Number | 42 |
| Page | 1, 4 |
| Subject | Medals
Veterans
War
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| Local Subject | African Americans
Korean War
Haskins, Joe
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| Illustrations | Yes |
| Item Type | Newspaper Article
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| Access This Item | This document is not available online. You may come to the Missouri Valley Room to view it or request a photocopy from the Library's Document Delivery service. http://www.kclibrary.org/copy-requests |
| CONTENTdm number | 39704 |
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