Honoring POW and KIA Medal of Honor Recipients
September 17, 2021
On National POW/MIA Recognition Day we honor all those who were prisoners of war and those missing in action while defending the United States. Thousands of U.S. service members remain…
Get to Know These Medal of Honor Recipients during Hispanic Heritage Month
September 15, 2021
Countless service members of Hispanic or Latino heritage have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, and 59 are known to have received the Medal of Honor in conflicts ranging from…
Recipients Visit Boston for the 2021 Congressional Medal of Honor Society Convention
September 13, 2021
Once a year, the Congressional Medal of Honor Society provides an opportunity for Medal of Honor Recipients to reconnect and remember those who have passed while conducting important Society business,…
Salute to Our Recipients Who Have Recently Passed
September 7, 2021
Our annual Medal of Honor Convention is this week, a time for Recipients to reconnect, recognize patriotic American citizens from around the country, and honor Recipients who have passed. With…
Capture the Flag: Corporal George W. Reed
September 6, 2021
During the U.S. Civil War, many Medals of Honor were awarded for capturing the enemy's flag. George W. Reed was the recipient of one such award on September 6, 1864,…
Twenty Years Since Sept. 11: Honoring Those Who Sacrificed Their Lives for Our Freedom
August 30, 2021
With the events currently taking place in Afghanistan, we recognize that this can be a difficult time for many. We honor the sacrifice and service of those who have bravely…
Sharing the Stories of the Medal of Honor Through Our Outreach Programs
August 23, 2021
Since it was instituted more than 150 years ago, Medal of Honor Recipients have become prominent figures in American society who are often invited to formal events such as swearing…
Discover the Stories of Medal of Honor Recipients with Our Living History Videos
August 16, 2021
The Congressional Medal of Honor Society is dedicated to sharing the stories behind the Medal of Honor to inspire future generations through the values embodied by the Medal and through…
August 14, 1958: The Congressional Medal of Honor Society Begins
August 14, 2021
On August 14, 1958, President Dwight Eisenhower signed the Congressional Charter for the Congressional Medal of Honor Society. Though the Society's mission and scope has expanded, the Charter is still…
How You Can Nominate a Citizen Hero
August 10, 2021
Every day, ordinary people do extraordinary things. That’s what our Citizen Honors Awards are all about. Each year, a nationwide search is conducted to select five U.S. citizens and one…