The Medal of Honor is our Nation’s highest award for valor in action, above and beyond the call of duty, against enemies which can be bestowed upon an individual serving in the Armed Services of the United States. Since its inception during the American Civil War, only 3,508 brave service members have distinguished themselves and been awarded the medal, and as of today 66 are living.
The Army Heritage Center Foundation was honored in 2020 to present a seven-part webinar series that focused on the shared values and qualities of all recipients - courage, commitment, sacrifice, citizenship, integrity, and patriotism. Seven Medal of Honor recipients discussed how these qualities and our American values can be practiced and how each can be exemplified in daily life.
During the series, these American Heroes shared lessons of personal bravery and self-sacrifice. They defined leadership, leadership traits, how they overcame obstacles, and reflected on different experiences that demonstrate commitment and understanding sacrifice to others.
Recordings of these videos are now available online thanks to a donation from the Pritzker Military Foundation. Dedicated to honoring the Citizen Soldier, the Pritzker Military Foundation makes these recordings available so the general public and students across the country can learn that there are still heroes among us, and ordinary people can meet significant challenges and make the world around them a better place. |
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