Joel was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, the third of 16 children. Due to the extreme poverty of his family, from the age of 8 to 18, Joel was raised by a neighboring family, the Samuels. Joel attended city public schools, including Atkins High School, and joined the Merchant Marines for one year. In 1946, at age 18, Joel decided to join the United States Army, making a career out of it. He enlisted in New York City.
Lawrence Joel and Operation Hump: Unsung Heroes Episode 2
The oft-overlooked story of a true American hero, and the harrowing battle where he earned the highest award in the United States Military.
published: 04 Jan 2020
Lawrence Joel receiving Medal of Honor
Specialist Sixth Class Lawrence Joel from Winston-Salem, NC receives the Medal of Honor from President Lyndon B. Johnson on the White House lawn on March 9, 1967.
Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Winston-Salem is named in his honor.
published: 13 Feb 2023
Honoring the legacy of war hero Lawrence Joel
Honoring the legacy of war hero Lawrence Joel
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Lawrence Joel MoH
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MEDAL OF HONOR SP/6 LAWRENCE JOEL- audio clip
(This clip contains the audio of President Johnson's speech)
National Archives Identifier: 31027
Local Identifier: 111-LC-50907
https://catalog.archives.gov/id/31027
Creator(s): Department of Defense. Department of the Army. Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations. U.S. Army Audiovisual Center. ca. 1974-5/15/1984
Series: Motion Picture Films from the Army Library Copy Collection, 1964 - 1980
Record Group 111: Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer, 1860 - 1985
This item was produced or created:3/9/1967
The creator compiled or maintained the series between:1964 - 1980
Shot List:
Summary: US Army Band plays on White House lawn. VS, Honor Guard and troops on the lawn. Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey shakes hands with General Harold K. Johnson, C of SA; Stanley...
published: 09 Nov 2017
INTERCESSORY WORSHIP || RUACH CHABAR || Lawrence Oyor & Prophet Joel Ogebe
INTERCESSORY WORSHIP || RUACH CHABAR || Lawrence Oyor & Prophet Joel Ogebe
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0:00 Ruach Chabar (Prophet Joel Ogebe)
3:26 Chants Of Ascent (Lawrence Oyor)
5:35 Chants Of Ascent (Prophet Joel Ogebe)
8:36 Chants Of Ascent (Lawrence Oyor)
9:28 Chants Of Ascent (Prophet Joel Ogebe)
12:53 Sounds Of Ascent
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WATCH NOW: Lawrence Joel, American legend and Winston-Salem hero
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Medal of Honor for Lawrence Joel 221689-20.mp4 | Footage Farm
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1967 Washington, D.C.
President Johnson putting ribbon w/ Medal of Honor on Army Medic Sgt. Firs...
published: 26 Aug 2011
The incredible story of Army Medic Medal of Honor recipient Lawrence Joel.
Specialist Sixth Class Lawrence Joel from Winston-Salem, NC receives the Medal of Honor from President Lyndon B. Johnson on the White House lawn on March 9, 196...
Specialist Sixth Class Lawrence Joel from Winston-Salem, NC receives the Medal of Honor from President Lyndon B. Johnson on the White House lawn on March 9, 1967.
Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Winston-Salem is named in his honor.
Specialist Sixth Class Lawrence Joel from Winston-Salem, NC receives the Medal of Honor from President Lyndon B. Johnson on the White House lawn on March 9, 1967.
Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Winston-Salem is named in his honor.
Honoring the legacy of war hero Lawrence Joel
Get the latest North Carolina news, weather, sports and entertainment! Follow FOX8 on our website and social medi...
Honoring the legacy of war hero Lawrence Joel
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Honoring the legacy of war hero Lawrence Joel
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(This clip contains the audio of President Johnson's speech)
National Archives Identifier: 31027
Local Identifier: 111-LC-50907
https://catalog.archives.gov/id/...
(This clip contains the audio of President Johnson's speech)
National Archives Identifier: 31027
Local Identifier: 111-LC-50907
https://catalog.archives.gov/id/31027
Creator(s): Department of Defense. Department of the Army. Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations. U.S. Army Audiovisual Center. ca. 1974-5/15/1984
Series: Motion Picture Films from the Army Library Copy Collection, 1964 - 1980
Record Group 111: Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer, 1860 - 1985
This item was produced or created:3/9/1967
The creator compiled or maintained the series between:1964 - 1980
Shot List:
Summary: US Army Band plays on White House lawn. VS, Honor Guard and troops on the lawn. Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey shakes hands with General Harold K. Johnson, C of SA; Stanley R. Resor, Secretary of the Army and other officials. President Lyndon B. Johnson, SP/6 Lawrence Joel, Mrs. Joel, and their children walk up driveway from the White House. They shake hands with Humphrey, Johnson, and Resor. Members of the party take their places in the stand. President Johnson and SP Joel troop the line. VS, spectators. LS, troops and Colors on lawn; White House in background. President Johnson delivers his speech. Party leaves stand and enters the White House. VS, President Johnson, SP Joel, and party in stand. SP/6 Joel stands in front of stand as citation is read. President Johnson leaves the stand and presents the Medal of Honor to SP Joel. President Johnson and Joel hold the framed citation and pose for cameramen.
Contact(s):
National Archives at College Park - Motion Pictures (RDSM)
National Archives at College Park
8601 Adelphi Road
College Park, MD 20740-6001
Phone: 301-837-3540
Email: [email protected]
(This clip contains the audio of President Johnson's speech)
National Archives Identifier: 31027
Local Identifier: 111-LC-50907
https://catalog.archives.gov/id/31027
Creator(s): Department of Defense. Department of the Army. Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations. U.S. Army Audiovisual Center. ca. 1974-5/15/1984
Series: Motion Picture Films from the Army Library Copy Collection, 1964 - 1980
Record Group 111: Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer, 1860 - 1985
This item was produced or created:3/9/1967
The creator compiled or maintained the series between:1964 - 1980
Shot List:
Summary: US Army Band plays on White House lawn. VS, Honor Guard and troops on the lawn. Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey shakes hands with General Harold K. Johnson, C of SA; Stanley R. Resor, Secretary of the Army and other officials. President Lyndon B. Johnson, SP/6 Lawrence Joel, Mrs. Joel, and their children walk up driveway from the White House. They shake hands with Humphrey, Johnson, and Resor. Members of the party take their places in the stand. President Johnson and SP Joel troop the line. VS, spectators. LS, troops and Colors on lawn; White House in background. President Johnson delivers his speech. Party leaves stand and enters the White House. VS, President Johnson, SP Joel, and party in stand. SP/6 Joel stands in front of stand as citation is read. President Johnson leaves the stand and presents the Medal of Honor to SP Joel. President Johnson and Joel hold the framed citation and pose for cameramen.
Contact(s):
National Archives at College Park - Motion Pictures (RDSM)
National Archives at College Park
8601 Adelphi Road
College Park, MD 20740-6001
Phone: 301-837-3540
Email: [email protected]
Footage Farm is a historical audio-visual library. The footage in this video constitutes an unedited historical document and has been uploaded for research purp...
Footage Farm is a historical audio-visual library. The footage in this video constitutes an unedited historical document and has been uploaded for research purposes. Some viewers may find the archive material upsetting. Footage Farm does not condone the views expressed in this video.
For broadcast quality material of this clip or to know more about our Public Domain collection, contact us at [email protected] Footage Farm is a historical audio-visual library. The footage in this video constitutes an unedited historical document and has been uploaded for research purposes. Some viewers may find the archive material upsetting. Footage Farm does not condone the views expressed in this video.
1967 Washington, D.C.
President Johnson putting ribbon w/ Medal of Honor on Army Medic Sgt. First Class, Lawrence Joel in White House Rose Garden ceremony. Color Guard.
MCU LBJ at microphone (MOS). Joel & wife (?) w/ VP Hubert Humphrey behind.
NOTE: Joel was first living Black American to receive this medal since 1898. Medal was awarded for treating wounded during 24 hour battle though severely wounded.
If you wish to acquire broadcast quality material of this reel, or want to know more about our public domain collection, contact us at [email protected]
Footage Farm is a historical audio-visual library. The footage in this video constitutes an unedited historical document and has been uploaded for research purposes. Some viewers may find the archive material upsetting. Footage Farm does not condone the views expressed in this video.
For broadcast quality material of this clip or to know more about our Public Domain collection, contact us at [email protected] Footage Farm is a historical audio-visual library. The footage in this video constitutes an unedited historical document and has been uploaded for research purposes. Some viewers may find the archive material upsetting. Footage Farm does not condone the views expressed in this video.
1967 Washington, D.C.
President Johnson putting ribbon w/ Medal of Honor on Army Medic Sgt. First Class, Lawrence Joel in White House Rose Garden ceremony. Color Guard.
MCU LBJ at microphone (MOS). Joel & wife (?) w/ VP Hubert Humphrey behind.
NOTE: Joel was first living Black American to receive this medal since 1898. Medal was awarded for treating wounded during 24 hour battle though severely wounded.
If you wish to acquire broadcast quality material of this reel, or want to know more about our public domain collection, contact us at [email protected]
Specialist Sixth Class Lawrence Joel from Winston-Salem, NC receives the Medal of Honor from President Lyndon B. Johnson on the White House lawn on March 9, 1967.
Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Winston-Salem is named in his honor.
Honoring the legacy of war hero Lawrence Joel
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(This clip contains the audio of President Johnson's speech)
National Archives Identifier: 31027
Local Identifier: 111-LC-50907
https://catalog.archives.gov/id/31027
Creator(s): Department of Defense. Department of the Army. Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations. U.S. Army Audiovisual Center. ca. 1974-5/15/1984
Series: Motion Picture Films from the Army Library Copy Collection, 1964 - 1980
Record Group 111: Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer, 1860 - 1985
This item was produced or created:3/9/1967
The creator compiled or maintained the series between:1964 - 1980
Shot List:
Summary: US Army Band plays on White House lawn. VS, Honor Guard and troops on the lawn. Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey shakes hands with General Harold K. Johnson, C of SA; Stanley R. Resor, Secretary of the Army and other officials. President Lyndon B. Johnson, SP/6 Lawrence Joel, Mrs. Joel, and their children walk up driveway from the White House. They shake hands with Humphrey, Johnson, and Resor. Members of the party take their places in the stand. President Johnson and SP Joel troop the line. VS, spectators. LS, troops and Colors on lawn; White House in background. President Johnson delivers his speech. Party leaves stand and enters the White House. VS, President Johnson, SP Joel, and party in stand. SP/6 Joel stands in front of stand as citation is read. President Johnson leaves the stand and presents the Medal of Honor to SP Joel. President Johnson and Joel hold the framed citation and pose for cameramen.
Contact(s):
National Archives at College Park - Motion Pictures (RDSM)
National Archives at College Park
8601 Adelphi Road
College Park, MD 20740-6001
Phone: 301-837-3540
Email: [email protected]
Footage Farm is a historical audio-visual library. The footage in this video constitutes an unedited historical document and has been uploaded for research purposes. Some viewers may find the archive material upsetting. Footage Farm does not condone the views expressed in this video.
For broadcast quality material of this clip or to know more about our Public Domain collection, contact us at [email protected] Footage Farm is a historical audio-visual library. The footage in this video constitutes an unedited historical document and has been uploaded for research purposes. Some viewers may find the archive material upsetting. Footage Farm does not condone the views expressed in this video.
1967 Washington, D.C.
President Johnson putting ribbon w/ Medal of Honor on Army Medic Sgt. First Class, Lawrence Joel in White House Rose Garden ceremony. Color Guard.
MCU LBJ at microphone (MOS). Joel & wife (?) w/ VP Hubert Humphrey behind.
NOTE: Joel was first living Black American to receive this medal since 1898. Medal was awarded for treating wounded during 24 hour battle though severely wounded.
If you wish to acquire broadcast quality material of this reel, or want to know more about our public domain collection, contact us at [email protected]
Joel was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, the third of 16 children. Due to the extreme poverty of his family, from the age of 8 to 18, Joel was raised by a neighboring family, the Samuels. Joel attended city public schools, including Atkins High School, and joined the Merchant Marines for one year. In 1946, at age 18, Joel decided to join the United States Army, making a career out of it. He enlisted in New York City.