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Many medals are issued by the U.S. government to members of the Armed Forces. But what do the medals mean, how are they earned, and where do they rank in terms of prominence and prestige? Stacker takes a look at military medals and what they mean.
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Military medals and what they mean
In 1787, Col. David Humphreys wrote: Few inventions could be more happily calculated to diffuse the knowledge and preserve the memory of illustrious characters and splendid events, than medals.â
The Revolutionary War colonel and aide de camp to Gen. George Washington made that statement more than a decade after the Continental Congress first instituted the tradition of issuing medals to recognize and show appreciation for distinguished military service in 1776. Nearly two-and-a-half centuries later, his words still ring true. Today, Stacker is taking a look at military medals and what they mean.
49 Military Medals and What They Mean
By Andrew Lisa, Stacker News
On 3/9/21 at 8:00 PM EST
In 1787, Col. David Humphreys wrote: Few inventions could be more happily calculated to diffuse the knowledge and preserve the memory of illustrious characters and splendid events, than medals.
The Revolutionary War colonel and aide de camp to Gen. George Washington made that statement more than a decade after the Continental Congress first instituted the tradition of issuing medals to recognize and show appreciation for distinguished military service in 1776. Nearly two-and-a-half centuries later, his words still ring true. Today, Stacker is taking a look at military medals and what they mean.
pounds of gear. he sank to the bottom. he only escaped drowning by using his teeth to full a life preserver. he was saved by people who beat, kick and stabbed him multiple time. he was thrown in a prison for days without medical attention. he was in solitaire confinement for two years. he was offered released but refused to leave until those with him were released. after that he was beaten two or three hours for days. he survived with even more broken bones and cracked ribs. in all, john mccain spent 2008 days in captivity. five and a half years he didn t see his life and kids for six years. the government awarded him the silver star, the navy combat action ribbon and many more.
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