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US President Theodore Roosevelt was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Spanish American War in 1898. But it was awarded decades later, posthumously, by President William J. Clinton.
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Who has won the Medal of Honor twice?
The US Medal of Honor has been awarded twice to nineteen people.
What is the highest medal of honor called?
In the US, the highest military medal is the Medal of Honor. There is no "degree" associated with this medal.
What is the highest bravery medal in military?
In the US, it is the Medal of Honor. It is the highest award available.
How many US Marines have ever won multiple medals of honor?
A total of 3,468 since it was created.the medal of honor has been given to 3,409 men and women
What us the highest medal a US citizen can receive?
For someone serving in the military, it would be the Congressional Medal of Honor. The Presidential Medal of Freedom (awarded by the President) and the Congressional Gold Medal (bestowed by an act of the US Congress) are the highest US civilian awards, which also can be awarded to military personnel.
What medal was Irving Berlin given by the president of the US?
medal of honor
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 is the congressional medal honor?
It is the highest award that can be given to a member of the US services for bravery in battle. Most of the service men who have been recipients of this medal have died in the course of their action. It is quite common for someone to say that a soldier "WON the Medal of Honor." This is incorrect, you don't "WIN" the Medal of Honor. It's not a contest. He was "Awarded the Medal of Honor" is the correct phrase. The name of the medal is: Medal of Honor. To call it Congressional Medal of Honor is not correct. It is awarded in the name of the Congress by the President of the United States.
What is the highest honor the US President can bestow?
The Presidential Medal of Freedom is considered the highest honor the President of the US can bestow upon US citizens. There is also the Congressional Gold Medal, which is granted by the United States Congress.
Who has won the Medal of Honor twice?
The US Medal of Honor has been awarded twice to nineteen people.
What US President won an olympic medal for swimming?
Ford
The bill that created the Medal of Honor was signed into law by what US president?
Abraham Lincoln
What is the highest honor that can be earned while serving in the us military?
The highest award US military personnel can receive is the Medal of Honor
Who said you would rather have the Medal of Honor than be president of the US?
Harry S Truman
What is the highest medal of honor called?
In the US, the highest military medal is the Medal of Honor. There is no "degree" associated with this medal.
Isn't the Medal of Honor the highest American medal?
The Medal of Honor is the highest medal for bravery that can be issued to a US soldier.
Who is the profile is depicted on the Medal of Honor?
It is the goddess Minerva that is pictured on the US Medal of Honor.
