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Senate Unanimously Creates Day to Honor Black Ohioan Civil War Medal of Honor Recipients
Ohio Senate · November 19, 2025
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Summary
The Senate passed legislation designating Feb. 20 as Black Ohioan Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient Day, recognizing soldiers such as James H. Bronson and Robert A. Penn for battlefield leadership despite discrimination; the vote was 33‑0.
The Ohio Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 253 to designate Feb. 20 as Black Ohioan Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient Day.
Senator Craig, a sponsor, said the bill deliberately honors the bravery and sacrifice of…
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