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WEBChartered by Congress in 1958 Congressional Medal of Honor Society Honor the Sacrifice; Inspire the Future. The Society’s membership is comprised of those who wear the Medal of Honor, the United States’ highest military award for valor.
About the Medal of Honor | Congressional Medal of Honor …
WEBCongressional Medal of Honor Society. The Medal of Honor is the United States' highest award for military valor in action. And while over 150 years have passed since its inception, the meaning behind the Medal has never tarnished.
Medal of Honor - Wikipedia
WEBThe United States Congress considered a bill in 2004 which would require the Medal of Honor to be made with 90% gold, the same composition as the lesser-known Congressional Gold Medal, but the measure was dropped.
Medal of Honor Recipients - Congressional Medal of Honor …
WEBMedal of Honor Recipients are a part of something greater. They collectively embody the values that we as a country strive to uphold—courage, bravery, and the desire and dedication to do what is right in the midst of life’s most difficult circumstances. But they are …
The Medal - National Medal of Honor Museum
WEBAwarded by the President, in the name of Congress, the Medal of Honor commemorates those who have shaped our nation’s history and continue to inspire its future with their acts of valor, humanity, patriotism, and sacrifice.
Medal of Honor Recipients Could Get $100,000 Annual Pensions …
WEB3 days ago · Congress first approved giving Medal of Honor recipients a special pension independent from any other government benefits in 1916. At that time, the rate was $10 per month. Since then, Congress ...
Medal of Honor Recipients: Who Won America's Highest Honor - Military …
WEBThe comprehensive list of Medal of Honor recipients in every U.S. conflict from the Civil War to WW2, Vietnam, and the Global War on Terror.
WEBThe Medal of Honor is the nation’s highest military award for bravery. It is awarded by the President in the name of Congress. For this reason, it is often referred to as the Congressional Medal of Honor. Since it was first presented in 1863, the medal has been awarded 3,512 times to 3,493 recipients.
Medal of Honor | Valor, Bravery, Courage | Britannica
WEBAug 29, 2024 · Medal of Honor, the foremost U.S. military decoration, instituted by Congress in 1861 for the navy and in 1862 for the army, at first awarded only to enlisted men, with officers being permitted to receive the award later.
WEBThis fact sheet lists names of recipients of the Congressional Medal of Honor, the highest award for valor, awarded during the 113th Congress.
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