What stood out for both Union soldiers and American civilians was the performance of the 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, one of the first all ... troops and the Medal of Honor.

The Medal of Honor is the highest award a member of the U.S. military can receive. In this video, I explain what it takes to ...

Years after the war, his actions in the assault would be recognized with the Medal of Honor, making Carney the first Black American soldier to earn the nation’s highest award for valor.

Season 2 will be just as varied. Where the first season explored the Citizen's Medal of Honor, this season will look at the Space Medal of Honor and one of its recipients, "Challenger" astronaut ...