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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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Description: Color poster of a young boy with tears streaming from his eyes. He has a freckled face and wears a white short-sleeved shirt. Around his neck hangs a Medal of Honor (gold star on a blue ribbon). In his hand he holds a khaki soldier's cap.
Date: 1943
Creator: Keppler, Victor
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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[News Clip: Medal of honor awarded]

Description: Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas to accompany a news story about the awarding of the Congressional Medal of Honor to the widow of a fallen airman.
Date: May 16, 1954
Duration: 1 minute 08 seconds
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Doolittle Raiders]

Description: Video footage from the WBAP-TV television station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story. Audio for film clip begins at 1:40.
Date: unknown
Duration: 4 minutes 46 seconds
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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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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Medal of Honor Recipients: 1979-2008

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.
Date: April 11, 2008
Creator: Gomez-Granger, Julissa
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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[News Script: Truman medal]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story former President Harry Truman refusing the Congressional Medal of Honor.
Date: May 6, 1971, 10:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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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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[News Script: Taps for hero]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about military honors at the funeral services of Master Sergeant Travis E. Watkins, killed in action in Korea.
Date: July 31, 1951
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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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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[News Script: Medal of honor awarded]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about the awarding of the Congressional Medal of Honor to the widow of a fallen airman.
Date: May 16, 1954
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Taps for hero]

Description: Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about military honors at the funeral services of Master Sergeant Travis E. Watkins, killed in action in Korea.
Date: July 31, 1951
Duration: 2 minutes 30 seconds
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Review]

Description: Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering major Texas news stories from the past week.
Date: August 5, 1951
Duration: 4 minutes 09 seconds
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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A Guide to Major Congressional and Presidential Awards

Description: This report is designed to help congressional offices obtain information about major awards given by Congress and the President. It lists details about the establishment, criteria, selection process, and presentation of each of the major presidential and congressional awards: Congressional Award, Congressional Gold Medal, Medal of Honor, Presidential Citizens Medal, and Presidential Medal of Freedom. Brief entries are provided for additional awards made by the President including two new milita… more
Date: June 13, 2003
Creator: Salazar, Barbara A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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A Guide to Major Congressional and Presidential Awards

Description: This report is designed to help congressional offices obtain information about major awards given by Congress and the President. It lists details about the establishment, criteria, selection process, and presentation of each of the major presidential and congressional awards: Congressional Award, Congressional Gold Medal, Medal of Honor, Presidential Citizens Medal, and Presidential Medal of Freedom. Brief entries are provided for additional awards made by the President including two new milita… more
Date: December 16, 2003
Creator: Salazar, Barbara A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Medal of Honor Recipients: 1979-2003

Description: This report discusses changes in the list of recipients of the Medal of Honor (MoH). This report lists those changes by military action and provides the full text of their official citations.
Date: January 20, 2003
Creator: Richardson, Glenda
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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