Congressional Medals of Honor
Type: Event
As of November 2026, Congressional Medals of Honor has been mentioned in one podcast episode on American History Tellers (Jan 2025). The Congressional Medals of Honor were awarded to the Wright brothers by President Taft, recognizing their groundbreaking contributions to aviation.
The Medal of Honor (MOH) is the United States Armed Forces' highest military decoration and is awarded to recognize American soldiers, sailors, marines, airmen, guardians, and coast guardsmen who have distinguished themselves by acts of valor. The medal is normally awarded by the president of the United States and is presented "in the name of Congress." It is often referred to as the Congressional Medal of Honor, though the official name of the award is simply "Medal of Honor."
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Jan 2025 on American History Tellers |
| Type | award |
| Where | USA |
| Location | USA |
Who talks about Congressional Medals of Honor on podcasts?
Congressional Medals of Honor came up; the most recent mention was Jan 2025 on American History Tellers.