NATIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR DAY
NATIONAL MEDAL 
OF HONOR DAY
NATIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR DAY
ABOUT

National Medal of Honor Day is a United States Federal Holiday that is celebrated every year on March 25th. It was created to honor the "heroism and sacrifice of Medal of Honor recipients for the United States.” Initiated by David Clark in 2007, this US Holiday was unanimously approved by every member of the 110th Congress and signed into law by President George W. Bush.

THE MEDAL OF HONOR

The Medal of Honor is the highest distinction that can be awarded by the President, in the name of the Congress and the American people, to members of the Armed Forces who have distinguished themselves conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of their lives above and beyond the call of duty.
ABOUT

National Medal of Honor Day is a United States Federal Holiday that is celebrated every year on March 25th. It was created to honor the "heroism and sacrifice of Medal of Honor recipients for the United States.” Initiated by David Clark in 2007, this US Holiday was unanimously approved by every member of the 110th Congress and signed into law by President George W. Bush.

THE MEDAL OF HONOR

The Medal of Honor is the highest distinction that can be awarded by the President, in the name of the Congress and the American people, to members of the Armed Forces who have distinguished themselves conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of their lives above and beyond the call of duty.
ABOUT

National Medal of Honor Day is a United States Federal Holiday that is celebrated every year on March 25th. It was created to honor the "heroism and sacrifice of Medal of Honor recipients for the United States.” Initiated by David Clark in 2007, this US Holiday was unanimously approved by every member of the 110th Congress and signed into law by President George W. Bush.

THE MEDAL OF HONOR

The Medal of Honor is the highest distinction that can be awarded by the President, in the name of the Congress and the American people, to members of the Armed Forces who have distinguished themselves conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of their lives above and beyond the call of duty.
THE INSPIRATION

In 2007, planning was underway to create the “Above & Beyond Citizen Honors,” a national initiative created by David Clark to empower the Congressional Medal of Honor Society to recognize heroism, or “Service before self” for civilians who went above and beyond for their follow citizens.

Wanting to create maximum PR to promote the Above & Beyond “service before self” awards, Clark looked to American history for an appropriate date to present the unique civilian awards. After some research, Clark discovered it was Abraham Lincoln who famously said, ““Any Nation that does not honor its heroes will not long endure,” and signed into law a measure calling for the awarding of a Medal of Honor. The first Medal of Honor was presented on March 25, 1863.
THE INSPIRATION

In 2007, planning was underway to create the “Above & Beyond Citizen Honors,” a national initiative created by David Clark to empower the Congressional Medal of Honor Society to recognize heroism, or “Service before self” for civilians who went above and beyond for their follow citizens.

Wanting to create maximum PR to promote the Above & Beyond “service before self” awards, Clark looked to American history for an appropriate date to present the unique civilian awards. After some research, Clark discovered it was Abraham Lincoln who famously said, ““Any Nation that does not honor its heroes will not long endure,” and signed into law a measure calling for the awarding of a Medal of Honor. The first Medal of Honor was presented on March 25, 1863.
THE CREATION

David Clark received approval from the Congressional Medal of Honor Society to begin the process of creating “National Medal of Honor Day” which would be annually observed on March 25th. Clark was convinced that the creation of this official Federal Holiday would be a poignant demonstration of the military ethic of “service before self,” as Congress, in the name of the American people, would annually promote the ethos of the Medal of Honor and honor those who wear our nation’s highest award for valor in combat. However, in true selfless fashion, Medal of Honor recipients on National Medal of Honor Day would turn the public spotlight on ordinary Americans who became extraordinary through public service. 
 President Obama places a Wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on National Medal of Honor Day
THE CREATION

David Clark received approval from the Congressional Medal of Honor Society to begin the process of creating “National Medal of Honor Day” which would be annually observed on March 25th. Clark was convinced that the creation of this official Federal Holiday would be a poignant demonstration of the military ethic of “service before self,” as Congress, in the name of the American people, would annually promote the ethos of the Medal of Honor and honor those who wear our nation’s highest award for valor in combat. However, in true selfless fashion, Medal of Honor recipients on National Medal of Honor Day would turn the public spotlight on ordinary Americans who became extraordinary through public service. 
 President Obama places a Wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on National Medal of Honor Day
 President Obama places a Wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on National Medal of Honor Day
THE CREATION

David Clark received approval from the Congressional Medal of Honor Society to begin the process of creating “National Medal of Honor Day” which would be annually observed on March 25th. Clark was convinced that the creation of this official Federal Holiday would be a poignant demonstration of the military ethic of “service before self,” as Congress, in the name of the American people, would annually promote the ethos of the Medal of Honor and honor those who wear our nation’s highest award for valor in combat. However, in true selfless fashion, Medal of Honor recipients on National Medal of Honor Day would turn the public spotlight on ordinary Americans who became extraordinary through public service. 
NATIONAL 
MEDAL OF HONOR DAY

With the support of Senator Daniel Akaka of Hawaii, Clark helped draft legislation to create National Medal of Honor Day which was introduced to the 110th Congress as a Concurrent Resolution in January of 2008. In an unusual display of non-partisan pride, the bill was unanimously passed by every member of the United States House of Representatives and Senate.

On March 25, 2008, the United States observed its first National Medal of Honor Day when the inaugural Above & Beyond Citizen Honors were presented by General Colin Powell to three remarkable civilians in a ceremony held below the Tomb of the unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery.
NATIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR DAY

With the support of Senator Daniel Akaka of Hawaii, Clark helped draft legislation to create National Medal of Honor Day which was introduced to the 110th Congress as a Concurrent Resolution in January of 2008. In an unusual display of non-partisan pride, the bill was unanimously passed by every member of the United States House of Representatives and Senate.

On March 25, 2008, the United States observed its first National Medal of Honor Day when the inaugural Above & Beyond Citizen Honors were presented by General Colin Powell to three remarkable civilians in a ceremony held below the Tomb of the unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery.
NATIONAL 
MEDAL OF HONOR DAY

With the support of Senator Daniel Akaka of Hawaii, Clark helped draft legislation to create National Medal of Honor Day which was introduced to the 110th Congress as a Concurrent Resolution in January of 2008. In an unusual display of non-partisan pride, the bill was unanimously passed by every member of the United States House of Representatives and Senate.

On March 25, 2008, the United States observed its first National Medal of Honor Day when the inaugural Above & Beyond Citizen Honors were presented by General Colin Powell to three remarkable civilians in a ceremony held below the Tomb of the unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery.

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