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” during his visit to the museum in Dallas, Texas, where he also interacted with recipients of the prestigious military award.

“Very shortly… I’ll sign into law the Hershel ‘Woody’ Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act,” Trump said, addressing the attendees.

“It’s a long name… but it’s an important name, authorizing the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation to establish a brand new monument in Washington, D.C., which is now one of the safest cities,” he added.

This monument is named after Hershel Woody Williams, known as the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient from World War II before his passing in 2022. Williams, a Marine, was recognized for his bravery, and Trump described him as “one of the most beloved Medal of Honor recipients.”

“In the battle of Iwo Jima, he carved a path to American victory—literally carved a path so soldiers could get in and win through a deadly gauntlet of enemy strongholds, and back and forth he went,” Trump remarked, detailing Williams’ heroic actions.

During the event, Trump was honored with the museum’s “Champion of Honor” award. He noted that the funding for the monument will come from private donations, and it will be located on the National Mall.

Before making his remarks, Trump met with several Medal of Honor recipients, covering a wide range of conflicts including the Korean War and the Global War on Terror. His initial meetings included various heroes from Vietnam, among them Army Major Gen Patrick Brady and Army Col. Paris Davis.

During a later segment of his visit, he met with other notable figures such as Army Lt. Col Will Swenson and Army Captain Flo Groberg, who had served in the Global War on Terror, alongside museum CEO Troy Bertram.