Medal of Honor: History and Issues Contributor(s): Congressional Research Service (Author) |
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ISBN: 151142091X ISBN-13: 9781511420914 Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform OUR PRICE: $15.19 Product Type: Paperback Published: June 2015 |
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BISAC Categories: - Reference |
Physical Information: 0.06" H x 8.5" W x 11.02" (0.21 lbs) 30 pages |
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Publisher Description: The Medal of Honor is the nation's highest military award for bravery. It is awarded by the President in the name of Congress. For this reason, it is often referred to as the Congressional Medal of Honor. Since it was first presented in 1863, the medal has been awarded 3,507 times to 3,488 recipients. Nineteen individuals have been double recipients of the award. |