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The Medal of Honor has achieved prominence in American history like few other awards have. It’s a symbol for the very values its recipients displayed in the moments that mattered, an honor bestowed upon only the most honorable. But before it garnered such distinction, it started as a simple idea from Iowa Senator James W. Grimes—a bill ...
The Medal of Honor ( MOH) is the United States Armed Forces ' highest military decoration and is awarded to recognize American soldiers, sailors, marines, airmen, guardians, and coast guardsmen who have distinguished themselves by acts of valor. [1] [12] The medal is normally awarded by the President of the United States (the commander in chief ...
- Conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty
- March 25, 1863
- United States Armed Forces service members
Dec 16, 2021 · President Joe Biden presents the Medal of Honor to Army Master Sgt. Earl Plumlee for his actions in Afghanistan on Aug. 28, 2013, during an event in the East Room of the White House, Thursday, Dec ...
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Dec 17, 2021 · Medal of Honor Ceremony President Trump bestowed the Medal of Honor on the Iraq War’s first living recipient, Army veteran David Bellavia, for h… March 27, 2019
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The Medal of Honor. 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. Etched within are the very values that each Recipient displayed in the moments that mattered—bravery, courage, sacrifice, integrity.
Jul 5, 2022 · The Medal of Honor is the government's highest military decoration, awarded to American service members for bravery in combat, at the risk of life and above and beyond the call of duty.
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