Alabama

Battle of Mobile Bay by Xanthus Smith (1890)

The Battle of Mobile Bay and the Medal of Honor

August 5, 1864 A Daring Plan Possessing the far larger and more capable navy, the Union sought to use its naval power to cut off

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.