It also says that the act of valor must occur in one of the ... On March 25, 1863, more than 20 men were presented the medal for actions during the Civil War. Congress established National Medal ...

It was first established during the Civil War in 1861 ... of Honor Museum highlights the values and valor of those who earned the distinguished Medal of Honor. If you’d like to read about ...

Tuesday, March 25 is National Medal ... valor in the country. Their stories are now displayed publicly for the first time since the Medal of Honor was first authorized in 1861 during the Civil War.

The National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington ... created by Congress during the Civil War to honor those who exhibited “gallantry in action.” Among the first cohort was Willie Johnston ...

A case next to the exhibit’s entrance houses the first- ever Medal, awarded to Private Jacob Parrott for his actions in the Union Army in the Civil War. An area dedicated to 2nd Lt. Audie Murphy ...

It highlights the lives and service of Medal of Honor recipients from the Civil War to the global war on ... After leaving the Ring of Valor, visitors will have a chance to see the "Rails to ...

Featuring virtual battlefields and high-definition introductions to the recipients of the nation's highest award for valor ... Medal of Honor recipients, some dating back to the Civil War.

The entrance from AT&T Way includes a "Ring of Valor" etched with each of those ... tells the story of each recipient — from the Civil War and the medal's creation in 1863 to the war in Afghanistan.