Salman Rushdie to Be Honored with a National Book Award Medal for His Lifetime Contributions to Literature
NEW YORK (AP) — Salman Rushdie, a U.S. citizen for a decade, is set to receive a prestigious literary honor—a National Book Award medal for lifetime achievement. Rushdie, who is originally from Mumbai (previously Bombay), shared, “Even though I spent many years here before becoming a citizen, obtaining citizenship brought a deeper sense of belonging […]
Trump meets with American heroes to sign bill for Medal of Honor monument
ARLINGTON, Texas — On a quick stop during his campaign swing in Texas, President Donald Trump took time on Thursday to pay tribute to America’s heroes, marking the day before the anniversary of the September 11, 2001, attacks. This gathering, which felt quite personal, took place at the National Medal of Honor Museum, where Trump […]
Trump Approves Legislation for Building Medal of Honor Monument
Trump Signs Bill for Medal of Honor Monument ARLINGTON, Texas—On Thursday, President Donald Trump signed a bill that will enable the National Medal of Honor Museum to establish a monument in Washington, D.C., dedicated to Medal of Honor recipients. He put his signature on the “Hershel ‘Woody’ Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act” […]
Trump Commemorates 9/11 Before 25th Anniversary, Honors ‘Man in the Red Bandana’ with Presidential Medal of Freedom
Remembering the 9/11 Attacks: A Presidential Honor President Donald Trump reflected on the tragic events of September 11, 2001, as the 25th anniversary approaches. On Tuesday, he awarded a posthumous Presidential Medal of Freedom to Welles Crowther, a hero who saved 18 lives during the attacks in the South Tower. The ceremony took place at […]
Dolly Parton turned down politics and said no to the Medal of Freedom twice.
Dolly Parton: A Country Music Icon’s Stance on Politics Dolly Parton, who spent many years captivating audiences with her songs about love, heartbreak, faith, and those “9 to 5” struggles, consistently steered clear of the world of partisan politics. In an interview with USA Today back in 2020, she expressed, “I am not political, and […]
Trump to present Congressional Space Medal of Honor to Artemis II crew
Artemis II Mission Achieves Historic Lunar Flyby The Artemis II mission has made significant strides in space exploration, marking a historic lunar flyby that takes human deep space travel to new heights. This mission is set to surpass the flight distance record previously held by Apollo 13, positioning the crew farther from Earth than any […]
Pope Leo XIV receives the Liberty Medal and encourages America to embrace immigrants
Pope Leo’s Remarks on America’s Future and Immigration In a virtual address at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, Pope Leo, the first U.S. pope, reflected on America’s legacy of freedom during the past 250 years. He emphasized that the nation’s commitment to its Founding Fathers’ vision has made it a beacon for countless immigrants. […]
James Capers Jr. honored with Medal of Honor for his bravery in Vietnam by Trump
Medal of Honor Awarded to Retired Marine Corps Major James Capers Jr. On Thursday, President Donald Trump presented the Medal of Honor to retired Marine Corps Major James Capers Jr., nearly six decades after his heroic actions during a violent ambush in Vietnam. The 88-year-old, often referred to as the “Father of Marine Corps Special […]
New Liberty Bell-Shaped Coins and Medal from the U.S. Mint to be Released on July 16
The U.S. Mint is set to launch three products shaped like the Liberty Bell to mark the nation’s 250th anniversary. This includes two gold coins of high value and a silver medal, all produced in very limited numbers. Sales for these exclusive items will kick off on Thursday, July 16th at noon Eastern Time, with […]
Trump to give the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 9/11 hero Welles Crowther, known as the ‘Man in the Red Bandana’
Trump to Posthumously Honor 9/11 Hero Welles Crowther During a rally in New York, President Trump announced plans to award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Welles Remy Crowther, known as “The Man in the Red Bandana.” Crowther is remembered for his bravery on September 11, 2001, as he helped guide victims to safety from […]