2024-07-04 21:23:01
Civil War Era Medals of Honor were not always awarded for "extraordinary courage" or "to save our Union." The award was used as political currency; to soldiers simply for re-enlisting, given to political cronies. Soldiers nominated themselves. Black nominees were rejected. [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(2-0-1) Author
2024-07-04 23:34:48
A proposal for the Congressional Medal of Honor was submitted in 1861 to the Commanding General of the U.S. Army who disliked it for its European monarchical symbolism. The idea, however, was taken up by Sec of Navy and 200 medals were presented to Navy servicemen. [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(1-0-0) Author