I am an American Soldier...defender of freedom against tyranny
and when I enter the valley of death
and the angel of Satan appears at my shoulder
I will be resolute and fear no evil
And my Lord in heaven will guide my sword.
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Posted on 05/26/2019 3:54:52 AM PDT by Kaslin
For Memorial Day, I wanted to honor those who have served, fought and died for our country.
This is why I devoted an episode of my "Newt's World" podcast to some of the bravest Americans who ever served in our armed forces.
The episode focuses on the stories behind the courageous members of the military who have received the Medal of Honor – the highest U.S. military decoration.
The Medal of Honor tradition came out of the U.S. Civil War, and it is awarded by Congress to certain members of the military for gallantry and bravery in combat.
On this week’s episode, we will explore this history and learn about some of the recipients. Laura Jowdy, the archivist and collections manager at the Medal of Honor Society, is joining me for the discussion. As a historian myself, I was keenly interested in how Jowdy was able to get this incredible job. She shares the interesting things she has learned about the Medal of Honor and the heroes to whom it has been given.
I will also speak with Marcus Luttrell, a retired United States Navy SEAL who founded the Lone Survivor Foundation, which seeks to help veterans and their families in need of counseling, support, inspiration, and mentorship. Luttrell has an amazing story and family history. He has relatives who served in every American war going back before the U.S. was a nation.
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The Medal of Honor tradition came out of the U.S. Civil War, and it is awarded by Congress to certain members of the military for gallantry and bravery in combat.
NO! It is awarded by the President as Commander-in-Chief and as representing the People and US Congress! The US Congress has NOTHING to do in the award process!
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, April 4, 2005, has awarded in the name of Congress the Medal of Honor to
I am an American Soldier...defender of freedom against tyranny
and when I enter the valley of death
and the angel of Satan appears at my shoulder
I will be resolute and fear no evil
And my Lord in heaven will guide my sword.
Source here
'It’s a Lifelong Burden’: The Mixed Blessing of the Medal of Honor
For Memorial Day, I wanted to honor those who have served, fought and died for our country
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