ATLANTA - Thirteen Medal of Honor recipients retraced the route of the Civil War’s Great Locomotive Chase on Tuesday, a historic event that led to the awarding of the very first Medals of Honor in 1863.

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The group began the day at the Atlanta History Center, where they were welcomed by Gov. Brian Kemp.

"To say thank you to these worthy warriors but to connect with the history that has helped shape our nation and lay the foundation of the Medal of Honor," Kemp said.

From there, the recipients traveled to Kennesaw for a tour of the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History, located where the famous 1862 raid began.

"It is very humbling to be in the presence of the recipients," said Kennesaw Mayor Derek Easterling.

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