National Medal Of Honor Day
All Medal of Honor recipients are recognized on National Medal of Honor Day on March 25th. The Medal of Honor is the highest military award in the United States for valor, and was established in 1861.
Edwin Stanton, 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.
Only to US military service 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 includes three versions; one for the Army, one for the Navy, and one for the Air Force; Personnel of the Marine Corps and the Coast Guard receive the Navy version. There are three versions of the Medal of Honor; one for the Army, one for the Navy, and one for the Air Force; and one for the Air Force; and one for the Air Force; Personnel of the Marine Corps and the Coast Guard receives the Navy version.
Since its inception, 3,468 Medals of Honor have been given to the country's troops, sailors, airmen, Marines, and coastguardsmen.
How to celebrate #medalofhonorday
- Medal of Honor recipients may be recognized at an event hosted by several federal, state, local, and military organizations. These activities may be public or private. They may be public or private
- Volunteering for your local veteran group is a way to support your local veteran group
- Donate to a veteran service group. Donate to a veteran service group
- Adopt a Medal of Honor gravesite at the gravesite of a Medal of Honor gravesite
- Fly the United States flag at your house or company
- Visit the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on the tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Visit the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
- Visit local memorial museums Visit local memorial sites
- To post on social media, use the hashtag MedOfHonorDay.
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The United States Congress designated March 25th of each year as National Medal of Honor Day in 1990.
Medal of honor FAQ
Q. Have any women been awarded the Medal of Honor?
A. Yes. Yes. Yes. Following the American Civil War, President Andrew Johnson awarded Dr. Mary Edwards Walker with the Medal of Honor for her volunteer service with the Union Army, often going behind enemy lines to care for civilians.
Q. Has any US president been given the Medal of Honor?
A. Yes, but only one. Theodore Roosevelt was given the award for his contributions during the Spanish American War. In 2001, President Bill Clinton formally awarded it to Roosevelt.
Q. Is the Congressional Medal of Honor and the Medal of Honor the same thing? Yes, but Medal of Honor is the correct term. A. Yes, but Medal of Honor is the correct one.
