National Medal of Honor Museum

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On this day in 2010, Lance Corporal Kyle Carpenter earned the #MedalofHonor when he covered a grenade with his body to save his fellow Marines. Read his story here: https://lnkd.in/g5vADHRx

Happy birthday to Colonel Walter Joseph Marm Jr., who earned the #MedalofHonor on November 14, 1965, at Ia Drang in Vietnam, in the first battle fought by U.S. forces against regular North Vietnamese Army soldiers. Read his story here. https://lnkd.in/giFc4jVa Photo Credit: (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eric Harris/Released)

On this day in 1967, then-PFC Sammy L. Davis, who celebrated his birthday earlier this month, earned the #MedalofHonor for his courage in Vietnam. Listen to him recount his actions on the Mission Inspire podcast: https://lnkd.in/gqce_XBA

#OTD in 1915, then- Major Smedley Butler earned his second #MedalofHonor for his actions in Haiti. One year earlier, he earned the Medal for his bravery in Vera Cruz. He’s one of 19 double recipients of the Medal of Honor. Read his story here: https://lnkd.in/gmfe3DBU

As Character Week continues in Texas, we are highlighting another program under our Griffin Institute Center for Character Excellence. The Living Honorably program is a dynamic, in- person character development experience designed specifically for students in grades 8-11. Over three immersive sessions students engage in a unique blend of historical learning, personal reflection, and civic engagement, all centered around the values embodied by Medal of Honor Recipients. This program not only aims to foster character and leadership qualities but also aligns with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills Social Studies requirements, ensuring educational relevance and rigor.

November 11-15 is Character Education Week in Texas as schools and parents across the state come together to highlight the values and characteristics for the next generation of Texas leaders. The National Medal of Honor Museum Griffin Institute, Everfi and the NFL Character Playbook have worked together to develop curriculum which offers true to life scenarios, knowledge checks, and offline resources, all free for all teachers to insert into their lessons. The classroom extension activities include inspiration stories with worksheets about Medal of Honor Recipients and is free to use. During the 2023-2024 school year, over 332,425 students at 4,000 schools across the nation have completed this lesson plan and applied the values of courage, commitment, and integrity to their decision-making and choices.

This Veterans Day, we celebrate the millions of individuals who are serving or have served in the United States Armed Forces. Their courage, selflessness, and sacrifice allow us to enjoy our freedoms today and every day. Of the 40 million men and women who have bravely served in uniform, only 3,519 of them have received the Medal of Honor, our nation’s highest award for valor in combat. These heroes model what it means to serve. The National Medal of Honor Museum’s mission is to preserve and share their stories and values, showing us the path towards a brighter future. We look forward to honoring America’s Medal of Honor recipients and all the veterans they served alongside when we open our doors in just a few months. 🇺🇸

Happy birthday to Staff Sergeant David Bellavia, who also earned the #MedalofHonor on this day in 2004 during the Second Battle of Fallujah in Iraq. Read his story here: https://lnkd.in/gy_sZB9G

#OTD in 2007, Specialist Kyle White earned the #MedalofHonor during the Battle of Ananas, Afghanistan. After being pinned against a steep mountain face, his courageous actions allowed himself and his fellow soldiers to be rescued. Read his story here: https://lnkd.in/gvNa29Bz