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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…

The Congressional Medal of Honor Society’s New Year’s Resolution
January 5, 2021
The Medal of Honor tells a story of its own, and preserving this story is at the heart of the Society’s mission. Chartered by Congress in 1958, the Society seeks to…

Saluting Our Supporters and Ambassadors
December 30, 2020
While 2020 has been a year full of uncertainty and change, we are grateful for your continued support throughout these challenging times. This year would have looked vastly different without…

CDP Webinars: How You Can Participate
December 23, 2020
Now that many of us are working and learning from home, finding creative ways to engage your students can be a challenge. To help teachers with lesson plans for social-emotional…

You Can Support the Work of Medal of Honor Recipients in 2021
December 16, 2020
The end of the year is a time of great reflection and gratitude as we celebrate holidays with our loved ones near and far, and although this year will look…