Chartered by Congress in 1958, the Congressional Medal of Honor Society's membership is comprised of those who wear the Medal of Honor, our nation's highest military award for valor. As individuals who have gone above and beyond the call of duty, the Medal of Honor Recipients are committed to serving our country in peace as they did in war by championing the values of courage, sacrifice, integrity, commitment, patriotism, and citizenship. That mission has become increasingly important as the number of living Medal of Honor Recipients continues to decrease. The nonprofit Society preserves their stories and shares their values through Outreach and Education initiatives and its Medal of Honor Museum. By serving, remembering, supporting, and honoring the sacrifice of the Recipients, by sharing the stories and values inherent in them, we understand the responsibility and potential within each one of us to impact the world.
Educate
The Society empowers youth and adults to be worthy citizens of our country. Through Education and informational initiatives, the Society shares valuable knowledge about the Medal of Honor and its Recipients, and challenges each person to live the values of the Medal of Honor: courage, sacrifice, integrity, commitment, patriotism, and citizenship.
Connect
Through Society Outreach initiatives, Recipients connect with audiences across the country. The veterans, community groups, and young people who hear their stories are challenged and inspired to carry the values into their own communities. Once a year, the Society membership reunites for a Convention, an opportunity for Recipients to reconnect with one another, remember those who have passed, conduct Society business, and engage with the local community.
Inspire
By encouraging all Americans to put the Medal of Honor values into action, and by recognizing those who do, the Society shines a light on those who are impacting our communities in positive ways and inspiring others.
Preserve
The Society protects and preserves the Medal of Honor, its dignity, and its history. By maintaining a museum, library, archives, and research collection dedicated to the Medal of Honor and its Recipients, recording and collecting oral histories, and sharing these resources with researchers and the general public, the Society plays an integral role in ensuring the stories of the Recipients are never forgotten.
Support
Through healthcare advice and advocacy, travel and logistics coordination, and other unique initiatives, the Society supports the Recipients so they and their families can stay focused on their outreach.
Located at Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum in the Charleston Harbor, South Carolina.
A brilliant compilation of portraiture and biographies featuring living Medal of Honor Recipients. A portion of each book sold helps support the missions of the Congressional Medal of Honor Society.
How does an ordinary person become a hero? Riveting real-life accounts of heroism from Medal of Honor recipients, including Clinton Romesha (author of Red Platoon: A True Story of American Valor) and exceptional civilians like schoolteacher Jencie Fagan. Recommended for ages 9-12. A portion of each book sold helps support the missions of the Congressional Medal of Honor Society.
Although the Society is chartered by Congress, it receives no federal money. Your donations keep the Recipients' legacies alive and Society missions moving forward. Honor their sacrifice today so we may shape a better future tomorrow.
