History of the Medal of Honor

Who created the Medal of Honor

• Iowa Senator James W. Grimes

• Massachusetts Senator Henry Wilson

• James J. Andrews

• Secretary of War Edwin Stanton

What branch of the Armed Services created the first Medal of Honor

• Army

• Navy

• Marines

• Coast Guard

• Air Force

Who was the first to earn (not receive) the MOH?

• Army Assistant Surgeon Bernard J.D. Irwin

• Army Private Francis Edwin Brownell

• Dr. Mary Walker

• Civilian spy James J. Andrews

What are the current versions of the Medal of Honor?

• Army

• Navy

• Marine Corps

• Coast Guard

• Air Force

Has a woman ever been awarded the Medal of Honor

• No

• Dr. Mary Walker

• Senator Hilary Clinton

• Mrs. Omar Smith

What word is printed on the Medal of Honor

• Valor

• Bravery

• No word is on the Medal

• Trick Question - Only the Army & Air Force Have Valor on the Medal

Who was the only Coast Guard recipient

• Douglas Munro

• John Rodgers

• Gary Sinese

• Harry Potter

How many double recipients are there?

• 6

• 12

• 19

• 25

What are the guidelines for which a Medal of Honor can be awarded?

• while engaged in an action against an enemy of the United States

• while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force

• while serving with friendly forces engaged in armed conflict against an opposing armed force in which the United States is not a belligerent party

• All are correct

Which minority group has been awarded the most Medals of Honor

• African-Americans

• Asian-Americans

• Hispanic-Americans

• Native-Americans