Medal of Honor awarded to former Army Capt. William Swenson
Former Army Capt. William Swenson received the Medal of Honor on Tuesday from President Obama at the White House for his extraordinary courage during a firefight with the Taliban in Afghanistan. David Martin speaks with Swenson about the harrowing battle.
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