The Medal of Honor

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The Medal of Honor

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The President, in the name of Congress, has awarded more than 3,500 Medals of Honor to our nation's bravest Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen since the award was created in 1861.
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Re: The Medal of Honor

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Unfortunately, most don't live to actually receive the medal. Here's a pretty incredible story about a recipient who lived to tell his story. Pretty heavy stuff.

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