The Medal of Honor is the United States' highest award for military valor in action. Harry Truman famously said of Medal of Honor recipients, “We are not a warlike nation. We do not go to war for gain or for territory; we go to war for principles, and we produce young men like these. I think I told every one of them that I would rather have that medal, the Congressional Medal … [Read more...] about Paul Bolden-Alabama Native, War Hero
Heroes
The Story of José Mendoza López, American Hero
The Battle of the Bulge and D-Day were two of the most outstanding events in WWII, and there was no shortage of heroic deeds in those battles. Medal of Honor recipient José Mendoza López of Texas saw action at both, and his deeds were matched by few, if any, in our country's history. López was born in Mexico in 1910. He was orphaned at the age of 8 and came to live with his … [Read more...] about The Story of José Mendoza López, American Hero
The Private Side of Muhammad Ali
Muhammed Ali often said, "Service to others is the rent we pay for our room here on earth." This year, as we observe the fifth anniversary of his passing, we are reminded of how his deeds showed his commitment to those words. His memorial service was in Louisville's Yum Arena, a large sporting venue. So many wanted to attend and pay their respects that tickets to the service … [Read more...] about The Private Side of Muhammad Ali
Against All Odds-From Slavery to Success
Horace King had an incredible life, by any standard. His accomplishments make for one of history's most remarkable biographies, especially considering the era in which he lived. Horace was born into slavery on the King Plantation in South Carolina in 1807. His parents, Susan and Edmund, shared Indian ancestry. King was taught to read and write at a young age. By his teenage … [Read more...] about Against All Odds-From Slavery to Success
Cpl. John Pruitt-Recipient of Two Medals of Honor
Millions of men and women have served our nation in the military. Of the countless heroic deeds, around 3,500 of those actions have resulted in the Medal of Honor award. Among those heroes, only 19 have received the award twice. WWI hero and Arkansas native John H. Pruitt is one of those select few. Pruitt was born in Pruitt Hollow Boston Township, near Fallsville, AR. on … [Read more...] about Cpl. John Pruitt-Recipient of Two Medals of Honor
