Knoxville

Knoxville

September 10 -13, 2014

East Tennessee is an area steeped in the traditions of military service and respect for our veterans.

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“It is with the greatest respect and honor that I want to thank each and everyone one of you for your service to our nation. When the going got tough, you reached down into your soul and found that inner strength needed to do what had to be down without thinking of yourself first. You have earned your place in history, and the United Sates of America is a better place because of your gallant effort under fire. May God always hold you and your loved ones in the palm of his hand!”
Jim Murray

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Support from our community, patrons and sponsors makes the Medal of Honor Knoxville Convention possible. Meet the sponsors .

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"In East Tennessee, the support for our heroes is so strong that the applause is deafening."

Many-Bears Grinder ยท Commissioner of Veterans Affairs

Honoring Our Heroes

World War II veteran Sam Hardman, spokesman for HonorAir Knoxville and member of the East Tennessee Military Affairs Council, passed away Aug. 16, 2013. He was 95.

Vernon McGarity
James Ernest "Buck" Karnes
Calvin John Ward

The Medals

Learn about the medals, their symbolism, design and storied history. Go behind the scenes and learn how they are manufactured or explore their place in culture.

The Recipients

Meet the heroes of past and present who have demonstrated bravery, gallantry and sacrifice above and beyond the call of duty.
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Character Development

The Medal of Honor Character Development Program incorporates the ideals of courage and selfless service into the middle and high school curriculum to build character and promote responsible citizenship.

The Society

Just as the Medal of Honor itself has grown and developed since 1862, so to has the society that represents the men who wear it. Learn about our Society, the Foundation and the Museum.
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