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…
How to Display the Values of the Medal of Honor in 2021
January 11, 2021
Last week, we discussed the Society’s New Year’s resolution to perpetuate the legacy of the Medal of Honor and inspire the next generation to display the values of the Medal through…
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…
Medal of Honor: Answering Frequently Asked Questions
December 11, 2020
We get a lot of questions about the Medal of Honor and the Congressional Medal of Honor Society, so we wanted to answer some of the most common questions for…
Pearl Harbor Commemoration: Peter Tomich, Medal of Honor Recipient
December 7, 2020
Today, December 7, 2020, is the 79th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The attack triggered the United States’ active participation in World War II. By way…
Preserving Recipient Legacies: Medal of Honor Archives
December 4, 2020
In order to recognize the sacrifice of the Medal of Honor Recipients, we need to know their stories. The Medal of Honor Archives and Library are available to the public at no cost and…
Gratitude for the Selfless Service of the Medal of Honor Recipients
November 25, 2020
In the transformative moments of our lives, we can choose to avoid the threat, meet the need, or serve above and beyond. We are grateful that the Medal of Honor…