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   What is a Legion of Merit?

   • They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. Legion of Merit, the only U.S. military decoration that has distinct ranks, and the first U.S. medal to be awarded to citizens of other nations. It is awarded for outstanding service, fidelity, and loyalty in either combat or noncombat positions.

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   What is a Congressional Medal of Honor?

   • 1. The Medal Of Honor Also referred to sometimes as the Congressional Medal of Honor, the Medal of Honor is the highest military award that a service member can receive. This award is presented to recipients by the President of the United States in the name of Congress at a formal ceremony in Washington, D.C.

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   What is a Medal of Honor?

   • 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. It is given for “conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life, above and beyond the call of duty.”

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   What is a Legionnaire rank?

   • It is awarded for outstanding service, fidelity, and loyalty in either combat or noncombat positions. Whereas U.S. military personnel qualify only for the lowest rank of legionnaire, any foreign citizen is eligible for the three higher ranks of officer, commander, and chief commander.

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   6 days ago · Legion of Merit, the only U.S. military decoration that has distinct ranks, and the first U.S. medal to be awarded to citizens of other nations. It is awarded for outstanding service, fidelity , and loyalty in either combat or noncombat positions.

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   May 22, 2024 · The Legion of Merit honors exceptionally meritorious conduct in performance of outstanding services and achievements. It is unique for these reasons: It can be issued to U.S. military personnel and military/political figures of foreign governments; It is one of two U.S. military decorations issued as a neck order (the other is the Medal of Honor)

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   May 13, 2024 · Exhibition explores the interrelation of gender, labor, and modern life in Cassatt's artistic career. Legion of Honor / October 5, 2024–January 26, 2025. SAN FRANCISCO, May 13 –– The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco (the “Fine Arts Museums”) are pleased to announce Mary Cassatt at Work, a major loan exhibition focused on the great ...

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   May 22, 2024 · There are hundreds of foreign and international awards which have been approved for issuance to United States military personnel since World War I, the following being among the more common. Ribbon/award name. World War I. French Legion of Honor. British Order of the Bath. French Military Medal. French Croix de guerre.

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   May 8, 2024 · Memorial Day is a day to honor the sacrifice and loss of members of the military who died in service. Veterans Day, on the other hand, is a day to honor the...

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   6 days ago · Ways to Honor our Fallen Heroes on Memorial Day Flag Etiquette : On Memorial Day, the American flag is flown at half-staff from dawn until noon, then raised to full-staff until sunset.

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   May 17, 2024 · Presidential Medal of Freedom, the foremost U.S. civilian decoration, awarded to individuals who have made “an especially meritorious contribution to the security or national interests of the United States, world peace, cultural or other significant public or private endeavors.”. Recipients of the award are selected by the president of the ...