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Fall River unveils portrait of Medal of Honor recipient Capt. Thomas Hudner
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City officials and residents unveiled a limited-edition print of Capt. Thomas J. Hudner Jr. at Government Center and said the print will hang in the lobby while the original remains at the Heritage State Park building; artist Brian Fox spoke about creating the work and a related exhibit will open at the Narrows Center.
City officials and community members on Tuesday unveiled a limited-edition print of Captain Thomas J. Hudner Jr., a Fall River native and Medal of Honor recipient, at Fall River Government Center. The print will hang in the Government Center lobby, organizers said, while the original painting remains in the Heritage State Park building.
The print honors Hudner’s efforts in the Korean War, including his attempt to rescue his wingman, Navy pilot Jesse L. Brown, who died on Dec. 4, 1950. "He was a very humble man, but he did extraordinary…
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