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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…

Honoring the African American Recipients of the Civil War
The American Civil War is known as one of the most pivotal wars in our nation’s history. In this article, we are honoring and remembering all of the African American…

The Congressional Medal of Honor Society Outreach Programs
February 4, 2020
The Congressional Medal of Honor Society is committed to providing outreach and education programs that address resiliency, educate America’s youth, and reach our military, veteran and business communities. Veterans Outreach…

Patriot Award Week
Every year, the Congressional Medal of Honor Society hosts Patriot Award Week to honor Americans who possess the highest caliber of ethics and selfless dedication in the demonstration of the…

A1C William Pitsenbarger: A Hero Who Will Live On Forever
January 31, 2020
Who is William Pitsenbarger? Son, best friend, partner, hero, role model, Medal of Honor Recipient -- these are just a few titles accurately describing the Air Force Pararescueman who sacrificed…

The Last Full Measure Atlanta Screening
The Last Full Measure is an independent film based on Medal of Honor Recipient Airman 1st Class William Pitsenbarger and the men of Company C, 2nd Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment,…

What is the Character Development Program?
January 28, 2020
The Medal of Honor Character Development Program (CDP) is a resource designed by teachers to provide students with opportunities to explore the important concepts of courage, commitment, sacrifice, patriotism, integrity…

Who is Humbert Roque “Rocky” Versace?
Captain Humbert Roque ”Rocky” Versace was a part of the USMA Class of 1959. He distinguished himself through acts of extraordinary heroism while serving as an S-2 Adviser during the…

What Do Your Donations Mean to The Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation?
December 30, 2019
Over the next two decades, the number of living Recipients of the Medal of Honor is expected to decline sharply. The average age of living Recipients from World War II,…

Introducing the Medal of Honor
December 27, 2019
OBJECTIVES Students will: Use background knowledge to create a classroom graphic organizer (KWL Chart) Collaborate and communicate their prior knowledge to help organize their thoughts about the Medal of Honor\…