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A bill conferring a Medal of Honor on a war hero is categorized as a?
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Act of Congress. This is why sometimes erroneously the Medal of Honor is called the Congressional Medal of Honor
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Why was Buffalo Bill given a medal of honor?
The Congressional Medal of Honor Society only lists his Medal as being for "gallantry in action."
The bill that created the Medal of Honor was signed into law by what US president?
Abraham Lincoln
When was the Medal of Honor created?
The Congressional Medal of Honor was established by congress in July of 1862, and signed into law by Abraham Lincoln. The bill to establish the medal was introduced by Senator Henry Wilson of Massachusetts in February 1862. This was actually the second Medal of Honor bill Lincoln had signed, for in December 1861 Senator James W. Grimes of Iowa introduced a bill to authorize a Medal of Honor for the navy. This bill was passed December 21, 1861. There have been 3,449 recipients of this high honor since its inception. (As of 5 January,2011) Visit the link below and read more.
What Medal of Honor is the highest award ever given by the US Government?
The highest US Military Medal is the Medal of Honor (Each US Armed Service has their own). The highest medals awarded by the US Government are the US Congressional Gold Medal, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. They are of equal rank.
What was the year that Rosa parks was presented with the Freedom Award?
Rosa Parks received the Congressional Gold Medal in 1999. It is the highest award presented by the US Legislature but is not related to and should never be confused with the Medal of Honor which is awarded for military valor.
Who was the famous old west legend awarded the Medal of Honor taken away in 1917?
I believe it was Buffalo Bill Cody, who was awarded the Medal of Honor as an Indian Scout for the US Army in the late 1800's. FYI, it wasn't a "personal" thing. Hundreds of people were removed as recipients of the medal in a review done in 1917. Because the MOH was the only medal the US awarded (til the very end of WWI), many awards were felt to have been awarded carelessly, and were ordered surrendered by the recipient.
When did Cesar Chavez receive the medal of freedom?
The late Cesar Chavez(died April 23 1993) received the medal of freedom on August 8, 1994. it was presented to him by President Robert F. Kennedy.
Has any Medal of Honor winner become president of the us?
No, no recipient of the Medal of Honor has become President of the United States. However, several Presidents have served in the military and have been awarded other prestigious military honors. For example, President Dwight D. Eisenhower was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal, and President George H. W. Bush was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross.
What are the release dates for The Honor of Bill Jackson - 1915?
The Honor of Bill Jackson - 1915 was released on: USA: 5 January 1915
What awards did Rosa Parks get?
=Rosa Parks won the nobel peace prize and has helped end racial injustice=
Which president won a Rhodes Scolarship in 1969?
Yes- Bill Clinton had that honor. in 1968 and 1969.
Who did Honor Blackman marry?
Honor Blackman married to Bill Sankey in 1948 Honor Blackman married to Maurice Kaufmann in 1961
