Max Cleland

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In 1968, during the Vietnam War, Max Cleland (far right) was injured in an accident, in which he lost both his legs and his right hand. He was awarded the Silver Star and the Soldier's Medal.

Courtesy of Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Max Cleland

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