THE CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR FOUNDATION

While the medal has been around in some form since 1861, the Congressional Medal of Honor Society was officially chartered in 19 8 by 3resident Eisenhower to create a bond between Recipients and maintain their memories, protect the legacy of the medal and promote the values and ideals upon which the country was founded. The Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation was created in 1999 by the Congressional Medal of Honor Society to raise funds to support Recipients’ efforts to further American values through education and outreach. Specifically, the Foundation was tasned with the following three objectives 1. To support the Congressional Medal of Honor Society. 2. To perpetuate the legacy of the Medal through education, outreach and recognition. 3. To promote the six values embodied in the Medal. Since 2 the Foundation has raised funds to educate Americans and inspire them to live according to its si[ core values of courage, sacrifice, selflessness, patriotism, citi]enship, and integrity. Today the Foundation is tasked with supporting the work and legacy of all Medal of Honor Recipients through the Congressional Medal of Honor Society. What happens after someone receives the Medal of Honor? Most dedicate their lives to sharing their unique stories and educating the public – especially youth – about the American values represented by the Medal. They travel the country and speak to countless groups to share important lessons that have the potential to strengthen our country and change lives, one community at a time.

Character Development Program (CDP)

Teaches values to students from kindergarten through grade 12. ̽ 1 , educators trained. ̽ , digital resource Nits distributed.

Citizen Honors Awards

Recognizes outstanding and heroic civilian role models. ̽ 1 individuals and organi]ations recogni]ed.

Living Histories

A video library that provides recipient stories in their own words for scholars and the general public.

• 118 living histories recorded. ̽ More than 1 million views.

Educational Scholarships

• 86 scholarships awarded

• $400,000 granted.

Education Exhibits and Kiosks

• 30 museums across the country have received a kiosk

Best-selling books

• Medal of Honor: Portraits of Valor Beyond the Call of Duty

• Choosing Courage: Inspiring True Stories of What It Means to Be a Hero