Historical Events tagged with "valley medal of valor"
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Military & Warfare
Navy Medal of Valor Established by Lincoln
December 21st, 1861 163 years ago
Public Resolution 82 was signed into law by President Abraham Lincoln, establishing a Navy Medal of Valor. The legislation aimed to honor acts of extraordinary heroism by Navy personnel, providing recognition and incentive for bravery in naval service. This was a crucial step in formalizing medals for military valor.
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