Question

Which statement correctly explains the significance of the event described in the headline?

A. Racial discrimination had delayed the awarding of the Medal of Honor to Baker and his comrades for more than 50 years.
B. Officials decided to recognize Baker and his comrades as members of the first desegregated unit on the anniversary of their service.
C. The Tuskegee airmen earned recognition for their service when their story was revealed decades after the war.
D. Baker and his comrades had ruffled to accept the Medal of Honor until the federal government had passed civil rights reforms.

Answer 1

The correct answer is A) Racial discrimination had delayed the awarding of the Medal of Honor to Baker and his comrades for more than 50 years.

The statement that correctly explains the significance of the event described in the headline is "Racial discrimination had delayed the awarding of the Medal of Honor to Baker and his comrades for more than 50 years."

Vernon Joseph Baker (1919-2010) was an African American lieutenant that served in World War II and the again during the Korean War. He received the Medal of Honour until 1997 due to racial discrimination during those post-war years. It was President Bill Clinton who awarded Baker and other six soldiers, on January 13, 1997.

Answer 2

The following statement correctly explains the significance of the event described in the headline:

D. Baker and his comrades had ruffled to accept the Medal of Honor until the federal government had passed Civil Rights Reforms.