These are recognized through the Medal of Honor— presented by the president ... It took nearly 60 years, for example, for 29 African-American and Asian-American heroes to be recognized for ...

Number of Medal of Honor recipients: 672 Service branch with most recipients: U.S. Army (409 recipients) Historical conflict ...

WASHINGTON - In 1906, President Theodore Roosevelt awarded the Medals of Honor to Pvt. Simon Harris and Pvt. James W. McIntyre for their actions in the American-Philippine War. Senator (now ...

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Legion, the nation's largest veterans service organization, will proudly honor two dozen Medal of Honor recipients at Monday's Veterans ...

Each time, American, Polish and Afghan soldiers ... Vivier told his staff before Plumlee spoke. To “our two Medal of Honor recipients, we are beyond honored to have you with us.” ...