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The Medal of Honor from Start to Present, Published July 10, 2020

This video was created by U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Davis Harris.

The Medal of Honor was first established by Congress and signed into existence by President Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War in July, 1862. Since then, more than 3,400 have been awarded to U.S. service members who distinguished themselves conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty.

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This post was published on July 12, 2020 3:51 pm

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