March 25th: National Medal of
Honor Day...
A Day Dedicated to Medal of Honor
Recipients.
--Contributed by: J.
(Pittman) Younkin
The United States Congress designated March 25th as National Medial
of Honor Day. (Public Law 101-564) Started in the State of Washington, many
Americans are not even aware of this holiday. "March 25th" was chosen
because it was the day the first Medals of Honor were presented to six members of Andrews'
Raiders.
Frequently Asked
Questions About the Medal of Honor
| 1. |
How many Presidents have been awarded the Medal of
Honor? answer |
| 2. |
Which President and his son were both awarded the Medal
of Honor? answer |
| 3. |
What was the military rank of William Cody (Buffalo
Bill) at the time he was awarded the Medal of Honor? answer |
| 4. |
What war period did the first recipient serve in?
answer |
| 5. |
How many men have been awarded the Medal of Honor
twice? answer |
| 6. |
Of all the foreign born Medal of Honor recipients,
which country can boast of having the most? answer |
| 7. |
Has a woman ever received the Medal of Honor? answer |
| 8. |
Has anyone from the U.S.Coast Guard ever received the
Medal of Honor? answer |
| 9. |
Were any groups excluded from receiving the Medal of
Honor? answer |
| 10. |
How many men were awarded the Medal of Honor at Pearl
Harbor, Hawaii on December 7, 1941? answer |
| 11. |
Who said, "I would rather have the blue band of
the Medal of Honor around my neck than be president?" answer |
| 12. |
Who is the oldest living Medal of Honor recipient, when
did he receive it and who presented it to him? answer |
| 13. |
How many Air Force Medal of Honor recipients have there
been? answer |
| 14. |
Who was the first African-American recipient? answer |
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