Special Featured Document on Display at The National Archives150th Anniversary of the Medal of Honor
Free
10:00am - 5:30pm, last admission is at 5:00pm
On view through Monday, January 16th
In 1861, Abraham Lincoln signed an act to recognize "gallantry in action." A century and a half later, the Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded. This special Featured Document Display will include a Civil War–era Medal of Honor and written testimony of the heroic actions of Pvt. Samuel E. Eddy during an 1865 battle.
The National Archives
East Rotunda Gallery
between 7th & 9th on Constitution Ave, NW
Metro: Archives - Navy Memorial
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