The first African American to win the congressional medql of honors was

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Amirah Swanson

12 March, 20:26

The first African American to win the congressional medql of honors was

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Cheyenne Ho · Answer 1

William Carney was the first African-American recipient. He was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his actions on July 18, 1863 at Fort Wagner, S. C. while a member of the 54th Massachusetts Regiment in the Civil War - the state's first all-black regiment.

Jessica · Answer 2

The answer is William Carney