Irving Berlin never received the Medal of Honor, which is a military decoration awarded for valor. However, he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1977, which is one of the highest civilian honors in the United States. Berlin was recognized for his significant contributions to American music and culture.
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medal of honor
No, the do not receive the Medal of Honor. The Dickens award is the decoration given to animals.
No
Sergeant William Carney was the first African-American to receive the Medal of Honor
Thomas Edison did not receive the Medal of Honor. He did not serve in the military. Only and active duty military member may be awarded the Medal of Honor.
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Medal of Honor
There is no record of a person named John McClain receiving the Medal of Honor. The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government and is typically awarded to members of the armed forces for acts of valor above and beyond the call of duty.
Teddy Rosevelt was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor on January 16, 2001.
In the US, it's the Congressional Medal of Honour.
Because the awarding of the Medal of Honor is done by an act of Congress. The US Medal of Honor was authorized by the Congress in 1862. The first Army soldier to receive the Medal was Private Jacob Parrott.