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Congressional Gold Medal
The family of the late Charlie Leon Moore gathered to celebrate his recognition as a Congressional Gold Medal recipient. Pictured are, from left, Armedia Stubbs, Gregory Moore, Carl McGee (back), Stanley Moore, Iris McGee, Alexandra Landing (back), Irene McGee, Alfalonia Moore (front), Janis Moore, Lynelle Moore, Charles Moore, Kincyl McGee, and Carlton McGee
Family, friends and local officials gathered in Washington County on Aug. 22 to honor the late Charlie Leon Moore Sr., a World War II veteran and civil rights advocate, with the nation’s highest civilian award – the Congressional Gold Medal.