Joachim Pease: Cool Under Fire
December 30, 2023
When the South seceded from the Union it had no seagoing navy. If it had any chance of neutralizing the superiority of the Union’s navy, it would have to devise…
Powhatan Beaty: A Gallant Commander
September 29, 2023
In 1861, Richmond, Virginia, was no different than most other cities in the United States, in that there were no permanent defenses to protect the city. That would quickly change.…
William H. Carney: The First Medal of Honor Action by an African-American
December 9, 2022
For those who have seen the movie ‘Glory,’ the story of the assault on Fort Wagner on July 18, 1863 is a familiar one. Situated on Morris Island in Charleston…
Clarence Sasser: Combat Medic
February 11, 2022
By: Kris Cotariu Harper, EdD When we think of military heroes, most often the Rambo-type infantry man comes to mind. Rambo, however, never had a red cross on his helmet.…
Medal of Honor Recipient Alwyn C. Cashe Joins the CMOHS
January 24, 2022
The Congressional Medal of Honor Society salutes the service and sacrifice of Sgt. 1st Class Alwyn C. Cashe on Dec. 16, 2021, he was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor…
Lieutenant Colonel Charles Calvin Rogers: The Most Senior Black Soldier Ever Awarded the Medal of Honor
February 1, 2021
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…
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…
The Indian Campaigns: Honoring African American Heroes
February 24, 2020
Native Americans held uneasy relationships with English, French, Spanish, Dutch, Swedish and American settlers since the arrival of the first colonists in Jamestown, Virginia in 1607. Over the next three…
The Korean War: Honoring Cornelius Charlton and William Thompson
February 20, 2020
The Korean War was the first major conflict following World War II and the first Cold War conflict between the Soviet Union and the United States. Today, we recognize Medal…
Chinese Relief Expedition: Remembering Frank Smith
February 11, 2020
In this edition of recognizing African American Medal of Honor recipients, we are honoring Medal of Honor Recipient Frank Smith for his service during the Chinese Relief Expedition. What was…