Walter Reed Celebrates National African American History Month

To honor the innumerable contributions of African Americans throughout U.S. history, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center's Multicultural Committee here hosted a Feb. 19 celebration of National African American History Month featuring musical performances, a poetry reading, and a lunch. Held in the American Building's main lobby, the event started with committee member Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Mandissa Thompson reading President Barack Obama's proclamation for National African American History Month.

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