Private George Dilboy, One of the Ten Greatest Heroes of World War I
March 1, 2021
March is Greek American History Month. By way of commemoration of the contributions Greek-Americans have made to the United States, we invited educator and researcher Kris Cotariu Harper, EdD, to…
Captain Jon E. Swanson: Scout Pilot Saves Countless Lives in Vietnam
February 26, 2021
Today, February 26, 2021, is the 50th anniversary Medal of Honor Recipient Jon Swanson's heroic actions. Sadly, it is also the anniversary of his death; he gave his life to…
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…