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
By Laura Jowdy, Archivist & Historical Collections Manager, CMOHS On August 14, 1958, President Dwight Eisenhower signed the Congressional Charter for the Congressional Medal of Honor Society. Though the Society's…
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…
Honoring the Memory of Recipients with Our Gravemarker Program
August 2, 2021
Our mission is to support and uphold the legacy of the Medal of Honor and to share the stories of its Recipients. This is why we created the Gravemarker Program. …
Colonel John “Killer” Kane
August 1, 2021
August 1, 1943 is forever remembered as Black Sunday, after the second worst loss occurred in the U.S. Army Air Forces on this day. Operation Tidalwave was the largest bombing…
Citizen Honors Service Award Honorees 2020 & 2021
July 26, 2021
On Wednesday, July 14th, the Congressional Medal of Honor Society had the opportunity to celebrate our Citizen Honors Service Award Honorees for 2020 & 2021 with an in-person ceremony. Held…
Celebrating Our 2020 and 2021 Citizen Honors Service Awardees
July 19, 2021
Everyday people across the United States perform extraordinary actions, whether through a single instance of bravery or through continued service to others. These acts of courage and willingness to serve…