Asian-Pacific Heritage Month: Jose Nisperos, the First Filipino Medal of Honor Recipient
May 1, 2021
By Laura Jowdy, Archivist & Historical Collections Manager, CMOHS May is Asian-Pacific Heritage Month. In commemoration, we honor Jose Nisperos, the first Filipino Medal of Honor Recipient, who received the…
Honoring Those Who Have Served: National Military Appreciation Month
April 26, 2021
Every year during May, we take the opportunity to show our gratitude to current and former members of the U.S. Armed Forces. In preparation for the upcoming month, we invite…
Remembering Charles H. Coolidge
April 19, 2021
World War II involved more than thirty different countries and was the largest armed conflict in human history. Many United States military members risked their lives in service to our…
Reintroducing Our In-Person Training Program
April 12, 2021
As part of our Character Development Program, we are proud to provide a variety of resources to help teachers learn about the Medal of Honor and its Recipients. During the…
22 Seconds of Extraordinary Heroism: Staff Sergeant Henry Eugene “Red” Erwin
On April 19, 1945, Henry "Red" Erwin displayed unprecedented, unforgettable valor for 22 seconds - the time it took for him to hand-drag an activated phosphorus bomb, burning at up…
Charles H. Coolidge’s Family Remembers
April 7, 2021
The following was written by the Coolidge family in memory of Charles H. Coolidge: Tennessee has lost a beloved son and one of its bravest men. Charles Henry Coolidge, 99,…
Join Us for Our Webinar with Recipient Melvin Morris
April 5, 2021
Every month, our Character Development Program hosts virtual interviews with Medal of Honor Recipients to inspire students around the United States with stories of bravery and valor. On April 21st,…
2021 Citizen Honors Award Honorees
March 29, 2021
The Citizen Honors Awards highlight those who have demonstrated courage and bravery when it comes to serving others. Whether it is through a single instance or from continued service, these…
Character Development Program: Online Training
March 22, 2021
Our world has gone more digital than ever, and the Medal of Honor Character Development Program is rising to the challenge with a new training program. For educators who want…
Celebrating Medal of Honor Week
March 25th marks National Medal of Honor Day, where we commemorate the Recipients and honor their service to our country. The annual event was set in 2007 to educate the…