U.S. Honors, Medals, and Commemorative Practices: Recognizing Service and Achievement
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U.S. Honors, Medals, and Commemorative Practices: Recognizing Service and Achievement

$115.00

Regina I. Anderson (Editor)

Series: Congressional Policies, Practices and Procedures; Government Procedures and Operations
BISAC: HIS027110; POL040000; HIS036000

This book offers an overview of how the United States formally recognizes service, achievement, and sacrifice through its system of national honors, including the Congressional Gold Medal, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and the Purple Heart.

The chapters explore the historical development, legal foundations, and procedural pathways through which honors are proposed, debated, and enacted. Particular attention is given to the role of Congress in commemorative practices, including the use of medals and other forms of recognition to honor individuals, groups, and significant events. The book also examines patterns in award distribution, recurring policy questions, and the symbolic role these honors play in expressing national values. The book also provides practical insight into the documentation and research of military service records and awards.

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Table of Contents

Preface

Chapter 1. A Guide to Major Congressional and Presidential Awards
Ben Leubsdorf

Chapter 2. Commemorations in Congress: Options for Honoring Individuals, Groups, and Events
Jacob R. Straus

Chapter 3. Presidential Medal of Freedom
Ben Leubsdorf

Chapter 4. Congressional Gold Medals: Background, Legislative Process, and Issues for Congress
Jacob R. Straus

Chapter 5. Congressional Gold Medals: Categorization of Proposed and Enacted Medals, 1973-2020
Jacob R. Straus and Jared C. Nagel

Chapter 6. Duplicate Congressional Gold Medals: Frequently Asked Questions
Jacob R. Straus

Chapter 7. The Purple Heart: Background and Issues for Congress
Barbara Salazar Torreon and Carly A. Miller

Chapter 8. Military Service Records, Awards, and Unit Histories: A Guide to Locating Sources
Barbara Salazar Torreon and Travis A. Ferrell

Index

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