Honorary Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer Clemon Terrell
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Honorary Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer Clemon Terrell and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard Steven Cantrell celebrate the former’s promotion during a ceremony Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2014, in Burlington, N.C. Terrell, a Burlington native, served from 1950 to 1970 as a steward, the only job available to African-Americans in the Coast Guard, which limited his advancement opportunities. (Coast Guard Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class John D. Miller)
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16/12/2014
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