CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) -- A plaque honoring the Palmetto State's heroes now stands in the heart of downtown Charleston.

The Board of Field Officers of the Fourth Brigade, in partnership with the Washington Light Brigade Infantry and Sumter Guards unveiled a new plaque honoring 39 South Carolina Medal of Honor recipients.

The morning was filled patriotism and state pride with military leaders, elected officials, veterans and the community gathered to reflect on the 39 heroes, each of whom earned the nation's highest military honor.

Among the speakers was retired U.S. Major General James E. Livingston, a Medal of Honor recipient who lives in Mount Pleasant.

"You know what I wanted to do this for? The kids of South Carolina," said Livingston. "I want them know who their heroes are, how f

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