When was the Medal of Honor created?

Answer 1

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)

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Answer 2

July 12, 1862 was the date the US Congress authorized the creation of the Medal of Honor.

Answer 3

The US Medal of Honor was established by an act of Congress on July 12, 1862.

Answer 4

"The Civil War" The Medal of Honor was first issued during the Civil War. 1,527 medals were awarded during that war, as it was the only military award for valor during that war.

Answer 5

Conspicuous Gallantry Medal was created on 1874-07-07.

Answer 6

Medal for Gallantry was created on 1991-01-15.

Answer 7

Medal for Heroic Deeds was created on 1885-08-19.

Answer 8

Presidential Medal of Freedom was created in 1963.

Answer 9

it was established in 1862