Event Marks Incredible Progress Towards Building Future Home for America’s Bravest Heroes
ARLINGTON, TX – (October 6, 2020) – Charlotte Jones, the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation (NMOHMF) Chairman of the Board and Dallas Cowboys Executive Vice President, National Medal of Honor Museum (NMOHM) President and CEO Joe Daniels and Mayor Jeff Williams, president of the Arlington Tomorrow Foundation, today provided a joint update on the incredible achievements made this year by the Museum Foundation and released the first architectural rendering of the future Museum made possible by a generous first in legacy gift from the Arlington Tomorrow Foundation.
The group highlighted the progress made in the past year towards building the Museum, which will be in Arlington and dedicated to honoring the less than 4,000 brave Americans who received the nation’s highest award for valor in combat.
Specific achievements they called out:
NMOHMF Chairman of the Board Charlotte Jones announced that the Foundation surpassed $61 million in total funds raised, putting it ahead of schedule to build both the Museum in Arlington, TX, and the Monument in Washington, DC. “We have made tremendous progress this year – in elevating the profile of the Medal of Honor among the American people, and in raising the money necessary to make this important undertaking a reality,” said Jones. “We’re proud of our progress so far – especially the pioneering gift from the Arlington Tomorrow Foundation. We are so excited about what’s to come.”
A significant contribution to the Museum was announced by Arlington Mayor Jeff Williams, President of the Arlington Tomorrow Foundation. Said Mayor Williams: “The Arlington Tomorrow Foundation is thrilled to have made a legacy gift of $3.5 million to the capital campaign to build the National Medal of Honor Museum. Through our gift, we are underwriting the museum’s breathtaking architectural designs which beautifully capture our nation’s gratitude to our greatest heroes and ensure their inspirational stories are shared with future generations.”
Joe Daniels, NMOHM President and CEO said, “We’re thrilled to release the first architectural rendering of the Museum today, showcasing the inspired work of Rafael Viñoly,” who was selected as Chief Architect in January. “Despite the challenges our country and the world have faced this year, the National Medal of Honor Museum and Foundation are proud to report that Americans’ commitment to honoring our heroes remains unbroken. 2020 will be a landmark year for our organization.”
Video of the press conference and images can be found here.
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