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PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT PRESENTS CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR TO ATLANTAN. WASHINGTON, D.C. MAY 7. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT TODAY PRESENTED THE CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR TO CAPT. SAMUEL I. PARKER, OF THE INFANTRY RESERVE, ATLANTA, GEORGIA. THE MEDAL WAS PRESENTED FOR 'EXTRAORDINARY HEROISM IN ACTION' DURING THE WORLD WAR. MEMBERS OF CAPT. PARKER'S FAMILY AND MAJ. GEN. MALIN H.CRAIG, U.S. CHIEF OF STAFF, WITNESSED THE PRESENTATION. IN THE PHOTO L TO R: MRS. SAMUEL I. PARKER, MISS PARKER, DAUGHTER; CAPT.SAMUEL I. PARKER; SAM PARKER, JR.; PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT; JUDGE PARKER, A BROTHER; REP. MALCOM TARVER OF GEORGIA; AND MAJ. GEN. MALIN H. CRAIG

PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT PRESENTS CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR TO ATLANTAN....

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[President Coolidge] decorating Henry Breault of the submarine 0-5 with the Congressional Medal of Honor

[President Coolidge] decorating Henry Breault of the submarine 0-5 wit...

President Calvin Coolidge holds the Congressional Medal of Honor which has been placed around Henry Breault's neck. In album: Calvin Coolidge, First Administration, v. 1, Herbert E. French, National Photo Compa... More

[President Coolidge] decorating Lieut. Tho[ma]s J. Ryan with the Congressional Medal of Honor

[President Coolidge] decorating Lieut. Tho[ma]s J. Ryan with the Congr...

President Calvin Coolidge places the Congressional Medal of Honor around Thomas J. Ryan's neck, as military officers look on. In album: Calvin Coolidge, First Administration, v. 1, Herbert E. French, National P... More

Delegation of members of the N.Y. disabled veterans incl. one totally blind and a wearing of the Congressional Medal, received by Coolidge [White House, Washington, D.C.]

Delegation of members of the N.Y. disabled veterans incl. one totally ...

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AIR MAIL PILOT GETS HIGHEST MEDAL FOR BRAVERY. MAL FREEBURG, COMMERCIAL AIRMAIL PILOT, RECEIVES THE CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR FROM THE PRESIDENT, AND THUS BECOMES THE FIRST AIR MAIL PILOT EVER TO RECEIVE THIS AWARD FOR ACTS OF BRAVERY DURING PEACE TIMES. FROM THE LEFT: DAVID L. BEHNCKE, PRESIDENT OF THE AIR LINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION; W.W. HOWES, 2ND ASSISTANT POSTMASTER GENERAL IN CHARGE OF AIRMAIL; JESSE DONALDSON, DEPUTY TO MR. HOWE; REP. CLYDE KELLEY OF PA; PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT; PILOT FREEBURG RECEIVING MEDAL AND STEPHEN A. CESLER, SUPERINTENDENT OF AIR MAILS

AIR MAIL PILOT GETS HIGHEST MEDAL FOR BRAVERY. MAL FREEBURG, COMMERCIA...

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[Casablanca conference at Casablanca, Morocco, President Roosevelt with Major General George S. Patton, Jr., affixing the Congressional Medal of Honor upon Brig. General William H. Wilbur in the presence of General George C. Marshall]

[Casablanca conference at Casablanca, Morocco, President Roosevelt wit...

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Pres. Coolidge decorating Henry B. [...]lt, Torpedo-man 2nd class, with the Congressional Medal of Honor [White House, Washington, D.C.]

Pres. Coolidge decorating Henry B. [...]lt, Torpedo-man 2nd class, wit...

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President Hoover presents Congressional Medal of Honor to World War hero. Michael Valente, formerly Private, Company D, 107th infantry, 27th Division during the World War, receiving from President Hoover the Congressional Medal of Honor at the White House today. Valente receives the medal for bravery while in Hindenberg Line during the World War. He enlisted at Ogdensburg, N.Y., but is now a resident of Long Beach, N.Y.

President Hoover presents Congressional Medal of Honor to World War he...

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President Coolidge presents Congressional Medal of Honor to sailor Hero. William Russel Huber, Machinist Mate, First Class, United States Navy, receiving from President Coolidge today the Congressional Medal of Honor awarded to him for an act of outstanding heroism. After a boiler explosion on the U.S.S. Bruce last June 11, Huber rescued shipmates and then succeed in closing off the steampipes at the risk of his own life. In the picture at extreme left is Admiral Charles F. Hughes, Chief of Naval Operations, while on the right is Secretary of the Navy Curtis D. Wilbur

President Coolidge presents Congressional Medal of Honor to sailor Her...

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President Coolidge congratulates sailor after presenting him with Congressional Medal of Honor. President Coolidge congratulating William R. Huber, Machinist Mate, First Class, United States Navy, after presenting the sailor with the Congressional Medal of Honor at the White House today Huber was awarded the medal for heroism he displayed aboard the U.S.S. Bruce when an explosion occurred . He rescued shipmates and then at the risk of his life closed off the steampipes

President Coolidge congratulates sailor after presenting him with Cong...

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President Coolidge presents Congressional Medal of Honor to sailor Hero. William Russel Huber, Machinist Mate, First Class, United States Navy, receiving from President Coolidge today the Congressional Medal of Honor awarded to him for an act of outstanding heroism. After a boiler explosion on the U.S.S. Bruce last June 11, Huber rescued shipmates and then succeed in closing off the steampipes at the risk of his own life. In the picture at extreme left is Admiral Charles F. Hughes, Chief of Naval Operations, while on the right is Secretary of the Navy Curtis D. Wilbur

President Coolidge presents Congressional Medal of Honor to sailor Her...

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Hero's funeral. Funeral rites for Maj. General Adolphus Washington Greely, 91-year-old hero of battlefield and Arctic exploration, held at Arlington National Cemetery. General Greely headed the tragic expedition into the north which cost the lives of 18 men in a party of 25. He later was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. 10/22/35

Hero's funeral. Funeral rites for Maj. General Adolphus Washington Gre...

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[President Coolidge] decorating Henry Breault of the submarine 0-5 with Congressional Medal of Honor

[President Coolidge] decorating Henry Breault of the submarine 0-5 wit...

President Calvin Coolidge places the Congressional Medal of Honor around Henry Breault's neck, as military officers look on, with the White House in the background. In album: Calvin Coolidge, First Administrati... More

Charles Wellington Reed Papers: Congressional Medal of Honor, 1895; Second design

Charles Wellington Reed Papers: Congressional Medal of Honor, 1895; Se...

PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT PRESENTS CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR TO ATLANTAN. WASHINGTON, D.C. MAY 7. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT TODAY PRESENTED THE CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR TO CAPT. SAMUEL I. PARKER, OF THE INFANTRY RESERVE, ATLANTA, GEORGIA. THE MEDAL WAS PRESENTED FOR 'EXTRAORDINARY HEROISM IN ACTION' DURING THE WORLD WAR. MEMBERS OF CAPT. PARKER'S FAMILY AND MAJ. GEN. MALIN H.CRAIG, U.S. CHIEF OF STAFF, WITNESSED THE PRESENTATION. IN THE PHOTO L TO R: MRS. SAMUEL I. PARKER, MISS PARKER, DAUGHTER; CAPT.SAMUEL I. PARKER; SAM PARKER, JR.; PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT; JUDGE PARKER, A BROTHER; REP. MALCOM TARVER OF GEORGIA; AND MAJ. GEN. MALIN H. CRAIG

PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT PRESENTS CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR TO ATLANTAN....

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Charles Wellington Reed Papers: Congressional Medal of Honor, 1895; First design

Charles Wellington Reed Papers: Congressional Medal of Honor, 1895; Fi...

Charles Wellington Reed Papers: Congressional Medal of Honor, 1895; Second design

Charles Wellington Reed Papers: Congressional Medal of Honor, 1895; Se...

Letter to Secretary of the Navy Gideon Welles recommending a Congressional Medal of Honor for Coal Heaver Richard D. Dunphy

Letter to Secretary of the Navy Gideon Welles recommending a Congressi...

Handwritten letter describing Dunphy's vallant conduct on the USS Hartford during the Battle of Mobile Bay which resulted in the loss of his two arms. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2016; (DLC/PP-2017:171, formerly de... More

Letter to Secretary of the Navy Gideon Welles recommending a Congressional Medal of Honor for Coal Heaver Richard D. Dunphy

Letter to Secretary of the Navy Gideon Welles recommending a Congressi...

Handwritten letter describing Dunphy's vallant conduct on the USS Hartford during the Battle of Mobile Bay which resulted in the loss of his two arms. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2016; (DLC/PP-2017:171, formerly de... More

Charles Wellington Reed Papers: Congressional Medal of Honor, 1895; First design

Charles Wellington Reed Papers: Congressional Medal of Honor, 1895; Fi...

President Coolidge congratulates sailor after presenting him with Congressional Medal of Honor. President Coolidge congratulating William R. Huber, Machinist Mate, First Class, United States Navy, after presenting the sailor with the Congressional Medal of Honor at the White House today Huber was awarded the medal for heroism he displayed aboard the U.S.S. Bruce when an explosion occurred . He rescued shipmates and then at the risk of his life closed off the steampipes

President Coolidge congratulates sailor after presenting him with Cong...

A black and white photo of men in uniform shaking hands, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data on negative or negative sleeve. On sleeve: Watch Your Credit Line. Gi... More

Charles Wellington Reed Papers: Congressional Medal of Honor, 1895; First design

Charles Wellington Reed Papers: Congressional Medal of Honor, 1895; Fi...

Charles Wellington Reed Papers: Congressional Medal of Honor, 1895; Second design

Charles Wellington Reed Papers: Congressional Medal of Honor, 1895; Se...

Pres. Coolidge decorating Henry B. ...lt, Torpedo-man 2nd class, with the Congressional Medal of Honor White House, Washington, D.C.

Pres. Coolidge decorating Henry B. ...lt, Torpedo-man 2nd class, with ...

A black and white photo of men in suits and hats, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Date based on date of negatives in same range. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. General information about the H... More

Charles Wellington Reed Papers: Congressional Medal of Honor, 1895; Second design

Charles Wellington Reed Papers: Congressional Medal of Honor, 1895; Se...

Hero's funeral. Funeral rites for Maj. General Adolphus Washington Greely, 91-year-old hero of battlefield and Arctic exploration, held at Arlington National Cemetery. General Greely headed the tragic expedition into the north which cost the lives of 18 men in a party of 25. He later was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. 102235

Hero's funeral. Funeral rites for Maj. General Adolphus Washington Gre...

A group of horses pulling a carriage down a street, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data on negative or negative sleeve. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. General i... More

President Hoover presents Congressional Medal of Honor to World War hero. Michael Valente, formerly Private, Company D, 107th infantry, 27th Division during the World War, receiving from President Hoover the Congressional Medal of Honor at the White House today. Valente receives the medal for bravery while in Hindenberg Line during the World War. He enlisted at Ogdensburg, N.Y., but is now a resident of Long Beach, N.Y

President Hoover presents Congressional Medal of Honor to World War he...

A man in a suit standing in front of a crowd, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data on negative or negative sleeve. On sleeve: Watch Your Credit Line. Gift; Harris ... More

Charles Wellington Reed Papers: Congressional Medal of Honor, 1895; First design

Charles Wellington Reed Papers: Congressional Medal of Honor, 1895; Fi...