The Medal of Honor, sometimes referred to as the Congressional Medal of Honor since it is awarded by Congress, is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States. It signifies uncommon valor above and beyond the call of duty in defense of our nation - often at the risk of life and limb. Since March, 1863, when the first Medal of Honor was presented, 254 have been received by native-born Irishmen - more than twice the number given to any other foreign-born nationality. When America decided to establish a memorial to those whose extraordinary valor defended her in times of need, a … [Read more...] about It Happened in August