President Obama today presented 24 Medals of Honor to commemorate acts of bravery by servicemen - most of whom were previously overlooked because they were Hispanic, Jewish or African-American. 'Today we have the chance to set the record straight,' the president said at the rare ceremony at the White House on Tuesday. The 24 recipients span three wars - from World War II to Korea to Vietnam - and just three of the veterans are still alive. The two dozen servicemen were identified following a congressionally mandated review to ensure that recipients of the country's highest recognition for valor were not bypassed due to prejudice.
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Two dozen veterans - including Hispanic, Jewish and African-American men - were honored in a special ceremony on Tuesday
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They were amed after a congressionally mandated review to made sure recipients of the honor were not bypassed due to prejudice
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Only three of the veterans are still alive and attended the White House
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