In a White House Ceremony, President Biden honored Diane Carlson Evans, who served as a combat nurse during the Vietnam War and came home to spearhead the Vietnam Women’s Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., with the Presidential Citizen's Medal.
American Legion Past National Commander Denise Rohan accepted the honor in the White House, on behalf of all military women. Afterward, she joined Carlson Evans' other guests to pay a visit to the memorial to share the moment with all women who have served.