National Medal of Honor Museum Opens in Arlington Honoring Over 3,500 Heroes

Grand Opening of the National Medal of Honor Museum

• 🏛️ The National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington is set to open its doors in just 5 hours, marking the culmination of a 30-year effort.
• 🏅 This unique attraction honors the bravery and sacrifice of over 3,500 American heroes who have received the Medal of Honor.

Honoring the Bravest of the Brave

• 🎖️ The museum showcases the stories and names of recipients of the highest honor awarded to those who serve in the military.
• 🌟 The Medal of Honor is awarded for acts of valor that go above and beyond the Call of Duty.
• 🇺🇸 Out of nearly 41 million Americans who have served, only 3,528 have received the medal.

A Special Occasion

• 🗓️ The museum's public opening is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on March 25th, coinciding with National Medal of Honor Day.
• 🔑 A sneak peek over the weekend included a ribbon-cutting ceremony by President George W. Bush, attended by many dignitaries and Medal of Honor recipients.
• 💬 US Army Major General Patrick Brady shared that while the medal doesn't make recipients special, it allows them to do special things, with the museum being their most special endeavor yet.
• 📺 A special segment at 6:45 will offer an inside look at the museum and an interview with its CEO, Chris Cassidy.