The Resistance Library from Ammo.com

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Butch O'Hare: The History of the WWII War Hero and First Naval Recipient of the Medal of Honor

March 06, 2020

This week on The Resistance Library, Sam and Molly discuss Butch O’Hare, America’s first flying ace and the first Naval recipient of the Medal of Honor. They talk about how O’Hare saved the Lexington and the nearly 3,000 men on board, as well as the national recognition he received, both from the government and from the American people. Sam explains O’Hare’s tragic ending and explains how he was memorialized. If you want to know more, check out Sam’s article on Ammo.com’s Resistance Library.