Milton Lee Olive Park in Chicago, IL is a tribute to the heroic actions of Private First Class Milton L. Olive III, the first African-American recipient of the Medal of Honor from the Vietnam War. The park was dedicated in his honor in 1999 and features a plaque commemorating his selfless sacrifice in smothering an enemy-thrown grenade to save his fellow soldiers.
In addition to the park, Olive is remembered through various tributes across the country, including the naming of Olive-Harvey College in Chicago and the Milton L. Olive Middle School in Wyandanch, NY. His courageous act of bravery and ultimate sacrifice continue to inspire and honor his memory through these lasting commemorations.
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