Celebrating National Medal of Honor Day
March 25th was designated by Congress as a day of recognition and gratitude for those who have demonstrated extraordinary heroism and courage. Today marks one hundred and sixty two years since the very first medal of honor was ever awarded to Jacob Wilson Parrott, a private from the 33rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry’s Company K.
We are celebrating the day by thinking back on some of the incredible heroes we covered in our last season. We will continue to tell those stories in our second season coming up in May.
In the meantime, we also want to hear from you! Send us your personal story of courage, or highlight someone else’s bravery.
You might hear your stories on future episodes of Medal of Honor, or see them on our social channels. Email us at medalofhonor@pushkin.fm. We’ll see you all back here in May.
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Transcript
Hello, hello everyone.
Malcolm Glabwell here.
We're gearing up for an all-new season of Medal of Honor coming in May.
But I wanted to drop into your feeds today because it's a very special day, National Medal of Honor Day.
March 25th was designated by Congress as a day of recognition and gratitude for those who have demonstrated extraordinary heroism and courage.
Today marks 162 years since the very first Medal of Honor was awarded to Jacob Wilson Parrott, a private from the 33rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry's Company K.
I'm celebrating the day by thinking back on some of the incredible heroes we covered in our last season.
From Michael Thornton, who became a Navy SEAL legend, to Molly Hudgens, a guidance counselor who went beyond her call of duty when faced with a potential school shooter.
Or my favorite episode about Henry Johnson, the reluctant hero of World War I, who told the truth even though it cost him everything.
The reason we make this show at Pushkin is simple.
Courage is contagious.
These are stories we think we all benefit from hearing.
And we've got plenty more stories coming soon.
in our second season.
Stories about those who have done the improbable and unexpected, who have sacrificed something in the name of something much bigger than you or I.
From Judith Resnick, the second woman in space, to Daniel Daly, one of only 19 people to have won the Medal of Honor twice, there are 10 more stories of heroism heading your way.
And we've got a new host coming on board, someone who knows a little something about fighting, sacrificing, and overcoming.
You'll hear from him soon.
So be sure to stay subscribed.
In the meantime, we also want to hear from you.
Send us your personal story of courage or highlight someone else's bravery.
You might hear your stories on future episodes of Medal of Honor or see them on our social channels.
Email us at medalofhonor at pushkin.fm.
We'll see you all back here in May.
