Marine Colonel “Red Mike” Edson received the Medal of Honor for his heroic leadership on Guadalcanal. Read his Medal of Honor citation to honor and remember him. 

Army Lieutenant Edgar Lloyd received the Medal of Honor for his heroic leadership in fighting off a German counter-аttасk.. Read his Medal of Honor citation to honor and remember him. 

Kenneth Bailey, a Marine Raider Company Commander, received the Medal of Honor posthumously for his heroic leadership defending Henderson Field.

Francis Scott Key witnesses the British assault on Fort McHenry and notes that the American flag was still flying at daybreak, inspiring him to write the national anthem.

Army Sergeant Francis Clark showed exceptional leadership, rescuing two pinned down platoons and overrunning german defenses and earning the Medal of Honor. 

Never forget the attack on America on September 11, 2001.  Honor and remember all Americans killed, and especially those who rushed into danger to help their fellow citizens.

Gordon Craig posthumously received the Medal of Honor for diving on a grenade and saving his buddies’ lives. Part of the 1st Cavalry Division, fighting around the Pusan perimeter Craig was a recon scout.  From Brockton, Massachusetts, Craig joined the Army in 1948. Read his Medal of Honor citation to honor and remember him. 

“If a victory is to be gained, I will gain it.” said Oliver Hazard Perry at the beginning of this day 211 years ago. His American Navy delivered this victory over the British during the War of 1812 on Lake Eerie. Perry, a proud Rhode Islander, came from a naval family and was the older brother of Matthew Perry, whose … Read More