How many years after the Civil War did Webb receive his Medal of Honor?
35
10
50
25
Answer
The Medal of Honor was bestowed upon Union Brigadier General Alexander S. Webb a substantial 35 years after the end of the Civil War in 1865. This long delay can be attributed to the fact that the legislation establishing the Medal of Honor was not passed until 1862, and the process of identifying and verifying deserving recipients took several decades.
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