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Medal of Honor
Valor on the Battlefield
The Medal of Honor, created during the Civil War, is the United States’ highest military decoration for acts of valor in combat. Presented by the president in the name of Congress, it is the American armed forces’ oldest continuously issued combat decoration. To date, almost half of the more than 3,400 medals have been presented to U.S. service members who fought in the Civil War.
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Joseph H. De Castro
Joseph H. de Castro pasó a la historia como el primer hispano en recibir la Medalla de Honor, la más alta condecoración militar de los Estados Unidos...
The Fighting MacArthurs
A father and son separated by generations of war, Arthur and Douglas MacArthur became the first family duo to both receive the Medal of Honor
Andrews' Raid: "First Reward of Merit"
By April 1863, the men who had taken part in Andrews' Raid had either escaped, been exchanged or been executed as spies by the Confederate authorities...
Raiders and the National Cemetery
Where the Andrews’ Raiders finally came to rest, Chattanooga National Cemetery preserves the memory of the Great Locomotive Chase through one of the...
The Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center
Located in downtown Chattanooga, the Heritage Center serves as an interactive connection to the Medal of Honor, from its origins in the Civil War to...
The Great Locomotive Chase
A daring raid on April 12, 1862, sent Union operatives deep into Confederate territory to destroy rail lines and cripple Southern communications. The...
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In the Footsteps of Heroes
Every Medal a story to be told; every recipient part of something greater. Explore the inspiring lives of those who have worn the Medal of Honor.
