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In what year was Stockdale awarded the Medal of Honor?

  • 1974

  • 1976

  • 1978

  • 1980

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In 1976, Vice Admiral James Stockdale was awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions as a prisoner of war in Vietnam. Despite enduring torture and solitary confinement for over seven years, he demonstrated unwavering leadership and resilience, inspiring his fellow prisoners and refusing to provide intelligence to his captors.
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