5,000 feet over New York. General Black has killed himself with his suicide kit.”
“Thank you, Major, it is something I expected.”
The President’s voice was still audible but he had apparently turned to an aide by his side.
“Prepare immediately for the consideration of Congress the Medal of Honor in the name of Warren Abraham Black, Brigadier General, United States Air Force. Have the citation read simply: for the highest act of courage and the most supreme conception of duty to his country and to mankind.”
About the Author
Eugene Burdick (1918-1965) taught at the University of California at Berkely and was chairman of the World Affairs Council in San Francisco. Among his many books is
