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…
Emil Kapaun: “A Shepherd in Combat Boots”
March 16, 2021
“Father Kapaun has been called a shepherd in combat boots. His fellow soldiers who felt his grace and his mercy called him a saint, a blessing from God.” President Barack…
Honoring Recipients’ Work
March 15, 2021
We are proud to support the Medal of Honor Recipients in their work and service beyond the call of duty. Today, they continue to be committed to serving our…
March 25: National Medal of Honor Day
March 25: National Medal of Honor Day Medal of Honor Recipients have always been honored in the United States for their sacrifice, courage, and patriotism. Throughout the years, various communities…
Celebrating Women’s History Month: Recipient Mary E. Walker
March 9, 2021
Each March, we recognize the women who have played a vital role in American history with Women’s History Month. During this time, we celebrate the achievements of women and educate…
A Look At Our Veterans Outreach Program
March 1, 2021
The Congressional Medal of Honor Society is proud to support the Recipients and the values of the Medal of Honor through our Outreach and Education initiatives. The Medal of Honor…
Private George Dilboy, One of the Ten Greatest Heroes of World War I
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…