Iwo Jima Commemoration: Sergeant Darrell Cole, the Fighting Field Music
February 19, 2021
During World War II, when U.S. Marines landed on Iwo Jima on February 19, 1945, they found the Japanese forced well-entrenched. It took the Marines 36 days to take the…
The National Salute to Veteran Patients
February 16, 2021
Every year during the week of February 14th, we take the opportunity to show our gratitude and support to the nine million veterans who receive medical treatment yearly from the…
2021 Convention: Welcoming Our Recipients
February 8, 2021
The annual Medal of Honor Convention aims to reconnect Recipients with each other, honor those who have passed, foster the Medal of Honor’s values, and recognize patriotic American citizens from…
Character Development Program: Lessons Teachers Love
February 1, 2021
We recently took a look back at our most downloaded lessons of 2020, and it’s no surprise that our introductory lessons top the list. In the Secondary Resource, our…
Remembering Recipient Edwin Smith
The Congressional Medal of Honor Society is proud to support Recipients in their work during their lives, as well as honor and preserve their legacy after they pass away. Each…
Lieutenant Colonel Charles Calvin Rogers: The Most Senior Black Soldier Ever Awarded the Medal of Honor
February is Black History Month and an excellent time to remember, honor, and celebrate the service of African-American military service members. From the Revolutionary War to the modern-day Wars against…
Thank You to Our Community Service Awardees
January 25, 2021
Every year, the Congressional Medal of Honor Society recognizes ordinary people who do extraordinary things through our Citizen Honors Awards. Through a single moment of outstanding bravery or selfless service…
Join Us for Our Webinar with Medal of Honor Recipient Kyle J. White
January 19, 2021
As we begin 2021, many teachers still find themselves in a position to engage students through online learning. Our Character Development Program recognizes this change and has shifted to provide…
Staff Sergeant Edward Carter, Jr.: An Ideal Soldier
January 13, 2021
On January 13, 1997, President William J. Clinton presented the Medal of Honor to seven African-American World War II Soldiers. The ceremony was the culmination of years of research into…
How to Display the Values of the Medal of Honor in 2021
January 11, 2021
Last week, we discussed the Society’s New Year’s resolution to perpetuate the legacy of the Medal of Honor and inspire the next generation to display the values of the Medal through…