The Convention

September 29-October 3, 2010
Charleston, S.C.

The South Carolina State Guard Foundation and The Citadel are hosting the 2010 Congressional Medal of Honor Society’s Convention in Charleston, South Carolina, from September 29-October 3, 2010.

This will be a celebration honoring the 91 living recipients of our nation’s highest award for bravery in combat — The Medal of Honor.

The convention executive committee needs you – those who truly appreciate and support our greatest national treasure, our living recipients of the Medal and the men and women in uniform, serving worldwide, whom those recipients support – to partner with us. We have numerous sponsorship opportunities available at all levels. And donations in support of the convention may be made by visiting our Donations page.

Additionally, the S.C. Department of Education will endorse a statewide campaign in the state’s schools to focus on the Medal of Honor and to sponsor a state-wide essay contest for middle and high school students. This is a non-political event. The Congressional Medal of Honor Society places great interest on promoting patriotism and encouraging the youth of America to become worthy citizens.

The S.C. Department of Education endorses this celebration and encourages social studies, history and civic teachers and JROTC commanders to include a classroom activity highlighting our state’s Medal of Honor recipients and the meaning of the Medal of Honor. Classroom presentations, activities, and discussions about the Medal of Honor and its significance will support the Department’s Curriculum and Standards.

The Medal of Honor Society was chartered as a not-for-profit organization by the 85th Congress under a legislative act signed into law by President Dwight D. Eisenhower on 14 August 1958. Membership in the Society is restricted to recipients of America’s highest award for valor in combat, the Medal of Honor. Society Members are joined together by a common bond of dedication to the protection, preservation of the dignity, honor and name of the Medal of Honor; service to the nation and citizens, and the promotion of allegiance to the Constitution of the United States. Members strive to foster patriotism and to inspire and encourage the youth of America to become worthy citizens.

While speaking regularly to young people in schools, community service organizations, business groups, and many others about moral strength, patriotism, service to others, leadership and good citizenship, the recipients of the Medal of Honor continue to serve their nation during peace as they did in war by promoting and following ideals embodied in this prestigious Medal.