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The Museum will be closed Sunday, May 25
In addition, the Presidential Gallery will be closed Saturday, May 24

Normal hours will resume on Monday, May 26
 

Tech. Sgt. James H. Ledford

Distinguished Service Cross, 1943

While serving as an engineer on an unarmed B-26, James Ledford pulled the aircraft out of nearly fatal drive after the pilot was wounded. Refusing to bail out, Sgt. Ledford helped fly the aircraft to a safe landing at a friendly airfield.

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