Established by President Abraham Lincoln in 1861, the Medal of Honor is our nation’s highest recognition of valor in combat.
Earned through every major conflict in our nation’s history since the Civil War, the Medal of Honor commemorates those who were willing to risk their lives to protect and serve our country and the ideals we hold most dear.
The National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation is dedicated to sharing the stories and values of these incredible heroes—and to inspire America to build upon their legacies.
In the last 160 years, over 40,000,000 Americans have served in the U.S. Armed Forces since the Civil War. Only 3,515 have received the Medal of Honor.
Each Medal of Honor recipient has demonstrated utmost courage on the battlefield. While their stories are unique, there are values shared by each hero that have become central to the Medal and all it represents.
Through the National Medal of Honor Museum and Institute in Arlington, Texas, the National Medal of Honor Monument in Washington, D.C., and the National Medal of Honor Institute, we celebrate these legacies of sacrifice and courage so that we may recognize and develop these values within ourselves.
IN HONORED REMEMBRANCE
Sgt. Beikirch passed away on December 26, 2021.
Final Mail Call in progress: Please join us in paying tribute to his extraordinary life, legacy, and devotion to his injured comrades during the Vietnam War.
…Although in extremely critical condition due to his multiple wounds, Sergeant Benavidez secured the classified documents and made his way back to the wreckage, where he aided the wounded out of the overturned aircraft, and gathered the stunned survivors…
…With complete disregard for his personal safety, Second Lieutenant Inouye crawled up the treacherous slope and hurled two grenades, destroying the emplacement. Before the enemy could retaliate, he stood up and…
Awarded by the President, in the name of Congress, the Medal of Honor commemorates those who have shaped our nation’s history and continue to inspire its future with their acts of valor, humanity, patriotism, and sacrifice.
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Through education, leadership, and inspiring spaces for learning and reflection, the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation preserves and expands the impact of the 3,515 award recipients and the more than 40 million Americans who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces since the Civil War.