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Military medals and what they mean


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.”
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. ....

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49 Military Medals and What They Mean


49 Military Medals and What They Mean
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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. ....

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Picture a Scientist Week to highlight diversity, equity in STEM beginning Feb. 6


Picture a Scientist Week to highlight diversity, equity in STEM beginning Feb. 6
Picture a Scientist Week, jointly sponsored by the Eberly College of Science and College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, will feature events focused on celebrating diversity and equity in the STEM fields in conjunction with Black History Month. Virtual events will begin on Feb. 6 and will continue through Feb. 16.
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Picture a Scientist Week to highlight diversity, equity in STEM beginning Feb. 6
January 27, 2021
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. Just under half of the workforce in the United States are women yet they hold only 26% of the jobs in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Underrepresentation is even more pronounced in Black or African Americans, and Hispanic or Latinx who comprise only 7% and 9% of the STEM jobs, respectively. ....

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