The Military Medals of the Cold War
The Cold War era saw the creation and awarding of many military medals to recognize service and bravery. Here are then notable ones.
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A collection of articles about American military history, their medals, and awards. Explore the Civil War, the World Wars, Vietnam, and other conflicts.
The military history of the United States is filled with tales of heroism and bravery. Many of these courageous acts are commemorated through medals and awards, which serve as symbols of valor and sacrifice.
On this dedicated page, I share some of my articles about the military history of the United States, with a focus on medals and awards. I hope they can serve as a resource for history enthusiasts, students, and researchers alike.
From the Medal of Honor to the Purple Heart, the articles on this page will delve into the history and significance of these medals, while also exploring the stories of the brave men and women who earned them.
The Cold War era saw the creation and awarding of many military medals to recognize service and bravery. Here are then notable ones.
Why did Amelia Earhart receive the award (a traditionally a military decoration) in recognition of her 1932 solo transatlantic flight?
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We look at the symbolism of the Purple Heart medal, including the meaning of its color and shape, and how they honor courage and sacrifice.
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Learn about ten American people awarded a Purple Heart for being wounded or killed due to enemy action while serving in the U.S Armed Forces.
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All about this medal, created in 1977 to recognize the service of the Women Airforce Service Pilots who flew military aircraft during WW2.
The Marine Corps Man Badges are issued by the U.S. Navy to those who achieve certain accomplishments. Here’s everything about them.
The Purple Heart is a symbol of honor, sacrifice, and bravery. But is there a standard monetary value for this important award?
The Confederate Medal of Honor was created by the Sons of Confederate Veterans to award gallantry and bravery during the Civil War. This decoration was
The Medal of Honor is the highest award in the United States. Its design is not casual but actually filled with symbolism. Let’s explore the
The Medal of Honor (MOH, or Congressional Medal of Honor) is the United States’ most prestigious and highest military decoration. It’s awarded to American soldiers,
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Fox enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1950 and served for 43 years until mandatory retirement at age 62, holding ranks from private to colonel.
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No matter what country you’re from, we all owe a huge debt to the countless service members who have risked their lives for our freedom.
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The only Marine in World War II to receive the two highest U.S. military medals, John Basilone is an excellent example of a U.S. fighter.
If you are a football fan like I am, you know that former Saints player Steve Gleason became the first NFL player to receive the Congressional Gold Medal, prompting my
Even if you don’t know much about military medals, you probably know a thing or two about some of the medals awarded during World War I or World
We all know the reputation of the Marine Corps as the toughest branch of the service, but there’s a good chance that unless you’re a Marine or
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