Congressional Medal of Honor Society

Chartered by Congress in 1958, the Congressional 
Medal of Honor Society’s membership is limited to 
those who wear the Medal of Honor — to those who
 have gone above and beyond the call of duty. The Society 
reflects their dedication to courage, sacrifice, integrity,
 commitment, patriotism, and citizenship that makes our
 nation great.
Today, the Society is a 501(c)(3) devoted to sharing 
the values of the Medal of Honor Recipients through 
outreach, education and research. As the number of
 living Medal of Honor Recipients continues to decrease,
 this mission has become increasingly important, and the
 Recipients and the staff who support them are committed
 to continuing the work.
By serving, remembering, supporting, and honoring 
the sacrifice of the Recipients, by sharing the stories and
 values inherent in them, we understand the responsibility
 and potential within each one of us to impact the world.