What is Medal of Honor Day?

What is Medal of Honor Day?

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History, Social Studies

10th Grade - University

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The video discusses the significance of medals, focusing on the Medal of Honor, the highest military award in the U.S. It is awarded by the president to military personnel for acts of bravery. The Medal of Honor has three designs for different military branches and is celebrated annually on March 25th. The video highlights historical recipients like Willie Johnston and Mary Edwards Walker and emphasizes the importance of honoring military heroes.

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1.

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30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Medal of Honor awarded for?

Outstanding academic achievement

Winning a sports competition

Bravery in the US military

Writing a bestselling book

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30 sec • 1 pt

How many designs does the Medal of Honor have?

Four

One

Two

Three

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30 sec • 1 pt

When is Medal of Honor Day celebrated?

July 4th

November 11th

March 25th

December 25th

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30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the youngest recipient of the Medal of Honor?

Abraham Lincoln

Mary Edwards Walker

George Washington

Willie Johnston

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30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to honor military heroes?

To promote military recruitment

To give them a day off

To recognize their bravery and sacrifices

To increase military funding