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Medal of Honor: History and Issues

Description: This report describes the history of the Medal of Honor and the laws and regulations pertaining to the award. The report discusses the privileges/benefits available to the recipients are discussed. Finally, this report analyzes efforts to have the Medal of Honor awarded to certain individuals outside of the normal procedures.
Date: December 19, 2013
Creator: Burrelli, David F. & Torreon, Barbara Salazar
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Medal of Honor Recipients: 1979-2013

Description: This report covers additions and changes to the list of recipients of the medal since the release of the committee print. The Medal of Honor (MOH) is the nation's highest award for military valor. It is presented by the President in the name of Congress and thus is often called the Congressional Medal of Honor.
Date: November 8, 2013
Creator: Leland, Anne
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Medal of Honor Recipients: 1979-2013

Description: This report covers additions and changes to the list of recipients of the medal since the release of the committee print. The Medal of Honor (MOH) is the nation's highest award for military valor. It is presented by the President in the name of Congress and thus is often called the Congressional Medal of Honor.
Date: May 16, 2013
Creator: Leland, Anne
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Medal of Honor: History and Issues

Description: This report considers the history of the Medal of Honor. In addition, the laws and regulations pertaining to the award, and the privileges/benefits available to the recipients are discussed. Finally, this report analyzes efforts to have the Medal of Honor awarded to certain individuals outside of the normal procedures.
Date: March 30, 2006
Creator: Burrelli, David F.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Medal of Honor Recipients: 1979-2008

Description: This report covers additions and changes to the list of recipients of the medal since the release of the committee print. The Medal of Honor (MOH) is the nation's highest award for military valor. It is presented by the President in the name of Congress and thus is often called the Congressional Medal of Honor.
Date: June 4, 2008
Creator: Gomez-Granger, Julissa
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Military Funeral Honors and Military Cemetaries: Frequently Asked Questions

Description: This report is written in response to frequently asked questions about military funeral honors and military cemeteries. The report also provides information on the eligibility criteria, required components of the honor detail, and the funeral ceremony. It also cites legislation that mandates that the Department of Defense (DOD) make military funeral honors available to every eligible veteran upon request.
Date: February 5, 2008
Creator: Oboroceanu, Mari-Jana "M-J"
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Medal of Honor Recipients: 1979-2007

Description: This report lists those additions and changes by military action and provides the full text of their official citations. The citations were provided by the military awards offices or Internet websites of the respective services. A list of these offices and Internet links is provided at the end of this report. In some instances, Congress approved legislation to remove statutory time limits in order for the Medal to be awarded. Where this has occurred, the legislation is cited.
Date: November 13, 2007
Creator: Gomez-Granger, Julissa
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Medal of Honor Recipients: 1979-2014

Description: The Medal of Honor (MOH) is the nation's highest award for military valor. It is presented by the President in the name of Congress and is often called the Congressional Medal of Honor. Since its first presentation in 1863, close to 3,500 MOHs have been awarded. In 1973, the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs issued a committee print, Vietnam Era Medal of Honor Recipients 1964-72, followed by the committee print, Medal of Honor Recipients: 1863-1978, in 1979. Both committee prints list recip… more
Date: December 2, 2014
Creator: Leland, Anne
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Medal of Honor Recipients: 1979-2004

Description: This report describes and discusses changes to the list of recipients of the Medal since the release of the committee print, Medal of Honor Recipients: 1863-1978, which lists recipients and provides the full text of the citations describing the actions that resulted in the awarding of the Medal.
Date: June 21, 2004
Creator: Richardson, Glenda
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Medal of Honor: History and Issues

Description: This report briefly describes the history of the Medal of Honor (MoH) as well as the criteria and rules used in awarding the medal. It also lists the benefits that are made available to MoH recipients and describes the process involved in reconsidering an individual for receipt of the medal (including what assistance a Member may provide in this process).
Date: August 18, 2015
Creator: Torreon, Barbara Salazar
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Medal of Honor Recipients: 1979-2014

Description: The Medal of Honor (MOH) is the nation's highest award for military valor. It is presented by the President in the name of Congress and is often called the Congressional Medal of Honor. Since its first presentation in 1863, close to 3,500 MOHs have been awarded. In 1973, the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs issued a committee print, Vietnam Era Medal of Honor Recipients 1964-72, followed by the committee print, Medal of Honor Recipients: 1863-1978, in 1979. Both committee prints list recip… more
Date: October 29, 2014
Creator: Leland, Anne
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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D-Day: The French Jubilee of Liberty Medal and the 60th Anniversary Commemoration on June 6, 2004, and Events for June 6, 2005

Description: This report details the Jubilee of Liberty Medal awarded to U.S. veterans by the French government to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the invasion of Normandy by the Allied forces on June 6, 1994 (D-Day).
Date: May 27, 2005
Creator: Torreon, Barbara Salazar
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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