The most recent programs for the Medal of Honor Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=916 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Wed, 22 May 2013 10:55:28 GMT President Obama awarded the Medal of Honor to Army chaplain Captain Emil J. Kapaun posthumously for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 3d Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division during combat operations against an armed enemy at Unsan, Korea, and as a prisoner of war in 1950. Captain Kapaun's son accepted the medal on behalf of his family. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312049-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312049-2 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former Army Staff Sergeant Clinton Romesha spoke to reporters after he received a Medal of Honor from President Obama for his actions during an October 3, 2009, attack on Combat Outpost Keating in the Afghanistan mountains near the Pakistan border. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310928-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310928-4 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama awarded the Medal of Honor to former Army Staff Sergeant Clinton Romesha. Sergeant Romesha was honored for his actions during an October 3, 2009, battle with the Taliban in eastern Afghanistan, during which eight American soldiers were killed and 24 others were wounded. In remarks President Obama said U.S. troops should never again be asked to "defend the indefensible," a reference to Sergeant Romesha's outpost, which was positioned at the bottom of a valley, making it vulnerable to attack. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310928-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310928-2 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Medal of Honor recipients Staff Sergeant Salvatore Giunta and General James Livingston talked about their reasons for joining the military and some of their experiences abroad. Jerry Dumont also asked them questions about women serving in the military, how their military training helped them in their behavior in conflict, and the democratic process. Sergeant Giunta received the Medal of Honor for the war in Afghanistan, General Livingston for the Vietnam War. This event was from the American Veterans Center's 15th annual conference. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309083-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309083-2 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ross Perot talked about the leadership and character lessons learned from his life of business and public service. He told stories about people awarded the Medal of Honor. This was a keynote address at the United States Air Force Academy's 2012 National Character and Leadership Symposium. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304558-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304558-2 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama awarded U.S. Army Specialist Leslie H. Sabo, Jr., with the Medal of Honor for his actions in combat during the Vietnam War. He was killed in action May 10, 1970, while serving as a rifleman in Cambodia. Specialist Sabo received the award because of his "conspicuous gallantry" and "heroic actions in combat." President Obama spoke about Specialist Sabo's serivce and about why it was only being recognized 42 years later. Specialist Sabo's brother was present as his widow accepted the medal. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306047-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306047-2 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Recipients of the highest U.S. military honor for their actions during World War II, Vietnam, and Afghanistan reflected on their experiences and discussed what serving in the military means to them. They responded to questions from members of the audience. "The Medal of Honor" was a program at the 14th annual American Veterans Center's Conference, held at the U.S. Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C. December 2011 marked the 150th anniversary of President Lincoln's creation of the Medal of Honor. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302521-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302521-5 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT As part of the National Archives honoring the 150th anniversary of the Medal of Honor Lieutenant General Nicholas Kehoe (Ret.) moderated a discussion with Medal of Honor recipients Harvey C. "Barney" Barnum, Jr., and Robert Foley about their experiences. They responded to questions from members of the audience. The program opened with a video clip from the DVD accompanying the book [of Medal of Honor: Portraits of Valor Beyond the Call of Duty] featuring reflections of medal recipients. For 150 years, the Medal of Honor has been America's symbol that soldiers, sailors, marines, airmen, and coast guardsmen have the esteem of their fellow countrymen for deeds on the battlefield that are far above and beyond the call of duty. It has been awarded fewer than 3,500 times. December 2011 marked the 150th anniversary of President Lincoln's creation of the Medal of Honor. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303614-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303614-1 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT A U.S. Army film was set in the Pentagon's "Hall of Heroes," which contains the names of the recipients of the Medal of Honor. The history of the Medal of Honor was and stories of some of the recipients were told using historical footage and re-enactments. Video was included of President Lyndon Johnson presenting the Medal of Honor to members of four services at the Pentagon on May 14, 1968, the day he dedicated the new Hall of Heroes. "Hall of Heroes" was an episode of the television series "The Big Picture," produced for the United States Army, which aired on ABC television from 1951 through 1975. The series focused on historic battles, figures, and traditions in U.S. military history. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303738-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303738-1 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama awarded the Medal of Honor to Iraq and Afghanistan War veteran Dakota Meyer at a White House ceremony. Former Corporal Meyer save 13 American and 23 Afghan soldiers during a firefight with the Taliban in Afghanistan in 2009. He is the first living Marine to receive the Medal of Honor since the Vietnam War. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301552-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301552-2 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Sergeant First Class Leroy Arthur Petry was awarded the Medal of Honor for his courageous actions during combat operations against an armed enemy in Paktya, Afghanistan, in May 2008. He was the second living, active duty service member to be awarded the Medal of Honor for actions in Iraq or Afghanistan. Following the ceremony he spoke briefly to reporters outside the White House. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300435-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300435-2 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama awarded the Medal of Honor to two Army privates who were killed during the Korean War. Private Anthony Kaho'ohanohano was killed in 1951 while protecting friendly forces from an enemy advance. Private Henry Svehla was killed in 1952 when he threw himself on a grenade to protect his unit. Before passing out the awards, President Obama spoke about the various intelligence and military leaders who helped find Osama bin Laden, who was killed in Pakistan by U.S. forces the previous day. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299271-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299271-2 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT A ceremony was held to mark the 150th anniversary of the Congressional Medal of Honor. The chairman of the joint chiefs of staff and representatives of each service talked about the history of the medal and changes to its design in each branch. A set of the newly minted gold and silver commemorative coins were presented for the Hall of Heroes. The Medal of Honor was established by an Act of Congress signed into law by President Abraham Lincoln in December 1861. This ceremony in the Pentagon's Hall of Heroes was held on National Medal of Honor Day, March 25th. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298677-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298677-1 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Staff Sergeant Giunta spoke to reporters outside the White House after he was awarded the Medal of Honor. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296590-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296590-2 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Salvatore Giunta was awarded the Medal of Honor for putting himself in the line of fire to save two comrades. He is the first living veteran of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq to receive the United States' highest military decoration, and the first since the Vietnam War. President Obama in his remarks spoke about the ongoing mission in Afghanistan, saying the medal is a testament not only to Sergeant Giunta's bravery but also "all the men and women who served by his side." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296590-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296590-1 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Parents of Staff Sergeant Robert Miller, who posthumously received a Medal of Honor at a White House ceremony, spoke to reporters about the honor. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295846-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295846-2 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama awarded the Medal of Honor to Army Staff Sergeant Robert Miller. He was awarded the medal posthumously for his actions in 2008 which saved the lives of his fellow soldiers and 15 Afghan troops. His parents accepted the medal on his behalf. Sergeant Miller was on foot in northern Afghanistan to clear a valley of insurgents who had attacked Afghanistan's army and civilians. He was the weapons sergeant and led the Alpha Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group and 15 Afghanistan soldiers. One insurgent approached the group at first, but soon 150 swarmed Miller and his fellow soldiers. He told his team to fall back while he moved toward the enemy. He was shot in the upper torso but continued to fight and radio enemy positions, allowing the others to get to a safe location. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295846-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295846-1 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama awarded the Medal of Honor to Chief Master Sergeant Richard Etchberger for his actions in combat on March 11, 1968, in the country of Laos. He was killed in combat. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295565-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295565-1 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama presented a posthumous Medal of Honor to the parents of Army Sergeant First Class Jared C. Monti. Sergeant Monti was shot to death in Afghanistan while trying for the third time to save a wounded comrade. It was the first time President Obama awarded the Medal of Honor. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288985-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288985-3 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Service members who served alongside the Medal of Honor recipients of Iraq and Afghanistan shared their remembrances and stories of valor of Medal of Honor winners. Pictures were shown during the presentations. After the presentations the panelists responded to questions from members of the audience. Major James M. "Brooks" Schultze served with SFC Paul Ray Smith; Captain Rudy G. Salcido served with Corpral Jason Dunham; Special Warfare Operator 1st Class Corry Hull served with Lt. Michael Murphy; Officer Candidate (SEAL) Tom DeShazo served with MA2 Michael Monsoor; Sergeant 1st Class Cedric Thomas served with SPC Ross McGinnis. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282311-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282311-4 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Friends and family of Private First Class Ross McGinnis spoke to the press after the ceremony posthumously awarding him the Medal of Honor. Colleagues who served with PFC McGinnis were Staff Sergeant Ian Newland, Sergeant First Class Cedric Thomas, Sergeant Lyle Buehler, and Specialist Sean Lawson. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205776-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205776-2 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Bush awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously to Private First Class Ross McGinnis of Knox, Pennsylvania. In Iraq on December 2, 2006, Private McGinnis saved the lives of four comrades by throwing himself on top of a grenade that he could have himself avoided. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205776-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205776-1 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Bush posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor to Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael A. Monsoor, who threw himself on a grenade to save his fellow SEALs on September 29, 2006. He was part of a sniper security team in Ramadi, Iraq. Petty Officer Monsoor's family received the medal. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204766-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204766-1 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT After the Medal of Honor ceremony honoring Master Sergeant Woodrow Keeble, the relatives who accepted the medal in his name spoke with reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204261-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204261-1 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Bush posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor to Master Sergeant Woodrow Keeble. He distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism on October 20, 1951, while serving as the acting platoon sergeant for the support platoon in Company G, 19th Infantry, near Sang San-Ni, Korea. He is the first full-blooded Sioux to be awarded the Medal of Honor. Sergeant Keeble's stepson Russell Hawkins and grandnephew Kurt Bluedog accepted the medal in his behalf. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204260-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204260-1 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Family members spoke to the press after President Bush presented the Medal of Honor posthumously to Marine Corporal Jason Dunham of Scio, New York. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196147-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196147-2 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Bush presents the Medal of Honor posthumously to Marine Corporal Jason Dunham of Scio, New York. Corporal Dunham died of injuries sustained in combat after shielding his patrol team members from a grenade blast with his helmet and body after discovering an Iraqi insurgent near the Syrian border. Members of his family accepted the medal on his behalf. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196147-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196147-1 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Bush paid tribute to Corporal Tibor Ted Rubin, a prisoner of war in the Korean War for 30 months. He talked about Corporal Rubin's life, which included his internment in a Nazi concentration camp at the age of 13, and presented him with the Congressional Medal of Honor. Colonel Leinwand gave the opening prayer. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189010-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189010-1 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT At an official ceremony in the East Room, President Bush presented the Congressional Medal of Honor to the surviving family of Sergeant First Class Paul Smith for his heroism in the line of duty during operations in Iraq. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186167-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186167-1 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Clinton posthumously awarded Congressional Medals of Honor to Andrew Jackson Smith and Theodore Roosevelt. Mr. Smith was awarded the medal for saving his regiment's colors in battle in 1863. President Roosevelt was awarded the medal for his bravery in action with the "rough riders" in 1898. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/161885-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/161885-1 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Clinton recalled the heroics of Asian-American soldiers in World War II. He also presented 22 Asian World War II veterans with the Congressional Medal of Honor, some posthumously. Among the recipients was Senator Daniel Inouye. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157860-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157860-1 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Clinton presented Lieutenant Rascon the Congressional Medal of Honor for bravery while under fire and saving the lives of comrades in Vietnam. The award was delayed for thirty years due to misplaced paperwork. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/155265-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/155265-1 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/108331-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/108331-1 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Clinton presented seven African-American World War II veterans, six posthumously, with the Congressional Medal of Honor. Seventy-seven-year-old Vernon Baker was the only honoree still alive. They are the first African-Americans from that war to receive the highest U.S. military commendation. In his remarks, the president highlighted the commitment of such African-American soldiers to die for a nation which still did not treat them equally. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/77874-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/77874-1 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT