The Congressional Medal of Honor Society, also known as The Society, will award the Medal of Honor to three civilian American heroes this month at the National Medal of Honor Day in Washington D.C. The Society, which is made up of living recipients of the Medal of Honor, gave the awards out under the Citizen […]
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After 70 Years, Veteran Receives Lost Dog Tags
Dog tags, which are primarily used for the identification of dead and wounded soldiers during a war, carry an emotional connection for many soldiers and veterans. During the nineteenth century, soldiers in the military would pin paper notes with their name and home address to their coats or stitched identification into their bags or belts. […]
10th Annual Military History Fest
This year, Chicago celebrated its 10th Annual Military History Fest at the Pheasant Run Convention Center, where 1,500 people gathered to celebrate military history, perform reenactments, and learn about the cultural history of war from people of all time periods, from the Roman Empire and into the modern day. The three-day celebration was accessible for […]