July 4-5
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Freedom Fest
Join us at our two-day Independence Day celebration featuring live music, special screenings, classic American food, fireworks viewing, and more.
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Arlington, TX2:10 PM CST
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The Extraordinary Stories Behind America’s 250th
A new collaboration with Newsweek highlights the lives of 250 Medal of Honor Recipients—and invites us to reflect on the values that continue to unite us.
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INSPIRING AMERICA THE VALUES BEHIND THE VALOR
The Medal of Honor is a symbol of courage & sacrifice, commitment & integrity, citizenship & patriotism.
ORDINARY AMERICANS
EXTRAORDINARY ACTIONS
These are true stories. This is the Medal of Honor. A celebration of the human spirit, the National Medal of Honor Museum honors the inspiring lives and legacies of ordinary Americans who took extraordinary action in the service of others.
Every person is born with the potential to beExtraordinary
The Recipients
Over 40 million Americans have served in the US Armed Forces since the Civil War. Fewer than 4,000 have received the Medal of Honor. Before they were national heroes, they were neighbors, newlyweds, parents, students, and friends. What made them go above and beyond the call of duty?
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MOMENTS OF ACTION
Explore virtual Medal of Honor battlefields and meet inspiring Recipients—in vivid high-definition.
The Medal
A medal steeped in history
Uncover the inspiring legacy, symbolism, and selection criteria of the Medal of Honor.