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military-awards
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chicago.suntimes.compolitics14 hrs ago
Trump presents Roosevelt Medal of Honor at North Dakota library dedication
The president made an offhand remark about a "threesome" involving the Medal of Honor while speaking at a presidential library dedication. He later said he was only kidding and pivoted to other topics.
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Congress Authorizes Medal of Honor for Vietnam Veteran James Capers Jr.
Private Law 119-1 directs the President to award the Medal of Honor to former Marine James Capers Jr. The award recognizes actions during the Vietnam War that previously received the Silver Star.
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Congress Authorizes Medal of Honor for John W. Ripley
Public Law 119-81 directs the President to award the Medal of Honor to John W. Ripley for actions in the Vietnam War. The statute creates a statutory exception to the time limit that normally bars consideration of awards more than three years after the qualifying service.
Nbc Newsworld37 days ago
Two Medal of Honor recipients discuss Memorial Day significance
Two U.S. military veterans awarded the Medal of Honor spoke about the holiday's purpose. NBC News aired the segment on its Nightly News broadcast.