National Medal Of Honor Day
All Medal of Honor recipients are recognized on National Medal of Honor Day, March 25th. The Medal of Honor is the highest military award for valor in the United States and was established in 1861.
On March 25, 1863, Secretary of War Edwin Stanton awarded the first Medals of Honor (Army) to six members of "Andrew Raiders" for their service and participation in an American Civil War raid in April of 1862.
The Medal of Honor is only given to US military personnel by the President of the United States in the name of Congress for personal acts of valor above and beyond the call of duty.
The Medal of Honor is available in three versions: one for the Army, one for the Navy, and one for the Air Force; the Navy and the Coast Guard's personnel are given the Navy version.
Over 3,468 Medals of Honor have been awarded to the country's soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines, and coastguardsmen since its inception.
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- Some federal, state, local, and military organizations may hold events to honor Medal of Honor recipients. These activities may be public or private
- Volunteering for your local veteran group is a rewarding experience for your local veteran group
- Donate to a veteran service group Donate to a veteran service group
- The gravesite of a Medal of Honor gravesite is located in Adopting a Medal of Honor
- At your house or company, fly the United States flag at your house or business
- Unknown Soldiers visit the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on the tomb of the Unknown Soldier
- Visit local memorial sites. Visit local memorial sites
- To post on social media, use the hashtag MedOfHonorDay
The national medal of honor day has been awarded for the first time in honor day history
The National Medal of Honor Day was established in 1990 by the United States Congress on March 25th of each year..
Medal of honor FAQ
Have any women been given the Medal of Honor? Q. Has any women been given the Medal of Honor? Yes, yes. President Andrew Johnson awarded Dr. Mary Edwards Walker with the Medal of Honor for her Union Army service, often going behind enemy lines to care for civilians.
Q. Has any US president been given the Medal of Honor? Yes, but only one. Theodore Roosevelt was given the award for his contributions during the Spanish American War.. President Bill Clinton honoured Roosevelt posthumously by in 2001.
Are the Congressional Medal of Honor and the Medal of Honor the same thing? Q. Is the Congressional Medal of Honor and the Medal of Honor the same thing?
A. Yes, but Medal of Honor is the correct term.
