What is the significance of congressional medal recipients vernon j. baker and dr.

Vernon Baker was an African-American soldier who was retroactively awarded the MOH in the 1990s after the Army went through and reconsidered the awarding of the Medal of Honor in light of accusations of discrimination during the decision-making process.

Dr. Mary Walker was awarded the Medal of Honor (the first female) but it was taken away from her because she was a civilian contract surgeon and not an active member of the armed forces. Her award was given back to her in the 1970s.

Unlike other states, Washington does not collect any income tax from its citizens.

Explanation:

Washington does not collect any income tax from its citizens like other states because Washington imposes a “business and occupation” tax instead of income tax on its citizens. Due to no income tax, the prices of houses in Washington is far lower than other states as well as its neighboring states Oregon who pays highest income taxes as compared to other states of the country.