. >> the question is luther hendricks he's 89 years old now. it's where they sent the first group of black marines to train because white marines didn't want them. >> that might have deterred most men. >> saying i saw those out there what an abomination. >> it made these men want it more. >> condition was bad. one stove, 40 50 men. >> these two men refused to quit. >> we were there basically as a support outfit for marine divisions. until they discovered that we could do more than work. that we can fight. >> they saw some of the worst fighting in the pacific. many killed and wounded. the accomplishment faded into the past. until awarded congressional gold medal. >> if man sticks to it, everything is possible. >> these veterans are in their late 80s and early 90s. these honors are so precious. >> it's a pleasure. i'm proud to be a marine. >> we're proud too. >> we are proud. what a great group of men. >> spencer christian is here. >> we'll start with live doppler 7. clear skies right now. and thin, high clouds are becoming numerous. warm with hi

. >> the question is luther hendricks he's 89 years old now.black marines to train because white marines didn't want them. >> that might have deterred most men. >> saying i saw those out there what an abomination. >> it made these men want it more. >> condition was bad. one stove, 40 50 men. >> these two men refused to quit. >> we were there basically as a support outfit for marine divisions. until they discovered that we could do more than work. that we can fight. >> they saw some of the worst fighting in the pacific. many killed and wounded. the accomplishment faded into the past. until awarded congressional gold medal. >> if man sticks to it, everything is possible. >> these veterans are in their late 80s and early 90s. these honors are so precious. >> it's a pleasure. i'm proud to be a marine. >> we're proud too. >> we are proud. what a great group of men. >> spencer christian is here. >> we'll start with live doppler 7. clear skies right now. and thin, high clouds are becoming numerous. warm with highs into mid-70s in l.a. palm springs 95.