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Celebrating America 250 Through the Stories of Medal of Honor Recipients

As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation is ensuring the nation's defining values remain at the center of the conversati

Beauty with Purpose: Inside the National Medal of Honor Museum's Global Recognition

The National Medal of Honor Museum has been named one of the World's Most Beautiful Museums by the prestigious Prix Versailles—but its impact reaches far beyond architect

A New Exhibit Races into the Medal of Honor Museum: The Story of Eddie Rickenbacker

Before becoming America’s leading WWI ace with 26 aerial victories, Edward “Eddie” Rickenbacker was one of the fastest men in America – competing in 42 races, winning 7,

A New Voice in the Conversations Exhibit: The Story of Col. Paris Davis

One of the most popular parts of the National Medal of Honor Museum is the “Conversations: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lives” exhibit, where guests use innovative tech

The Best New Museum in America

The National Medal of Honor Museum started this year off with a bang, winning the USA TODAY 10BEST 2026 Readers’ Choice Award for Best New Museum. A big part of what make

A Letter From Tibor

Host Mo Barrett reflects on a landmark year for the National Medal of Honor Museum before closing out 2025 with the story of Medal of Honor Recipient Tibor Rubin. Held as

Strength at Home: Lessons from the Families of Medal of Honor Recipients

This November, in honor of Military Family Appreciation Month, The Mission Inspire Podcast sits down with the wives and children of Medal of Honor Recipients to hear thei

What Makes a Great Leader? Lessons from Medal of Honor Recipients

When we think of leadership, we often picture people who command attention, make tough decisions, and guide others through challenge and change. But what truly defines a

The Moment They Learned: Six Medal of Honor Recipients Share Their Stories

For Medal of Honor Recipients, the path from the battlefield to the White House is anything but straightforward. In this episode, six recipients share the deeply personal

Class is in Session: Teaching Schoolkids the Values of the Medal of Honor

As students and teachers head back to school, the National Medal of Honor Museum is doing the same through a variety of programs designed to bring the stories and values

The Story Behind the Stories: An Interview with Museum Curator Greg Waters

Greg Waters, Director of Curatorial Affairs, is the man in charge of finding and locating every artifact for each exhibit at the National Medal of Honor Museum. He talks

Behind the Scenes of the Mission to Inspire Spectacular – Part 2

In Part 1 of a special two-part series, we pulled back the curtain on the Mission to Inspire Spectacular, the show-stopping finale to the National Medal of Honor Museum’s

Behind the Scenes of the Mission to Inspire Spectacular – Part 1

The Grand Opening of the National Medal of Honor Museum required moments that were moving, moments that were uplifting, moments that were spectacular. Capping an unforget

Celebrating the Opening of the National Medal of Honor Museum

The National Medal of Honor Museum officially opened its doors on March 25 – Medal of Honor Day. Host Mo Barrett was on site for the celebrations and spoke with family me

The Six Values of the Medal of Honor

After three years of construction – and decades of dreams – the National Medal of Honor Museum will open its doors this month. In their actions on the battlefield and bey

From Blueprints to a Building with Architect Bassam Komati

With just a few weeks to go until the National Medal of Honor Museum’s Grand Opening, host Mo Barrett talks to architect Bassam Komati, the Partner-in-Charge at Rafael Vi

Medal of Honor Recipients Offer Advice to Their Younger Selves

The start of the new year is a time to reflect on ways we can improve. As infallible as they may seem, Medal of Honor Recipients are no different. Looking back on their l

Memory Eternal: Remembering the Medal of Honor Recipients We Lost in 2024

While we celebrate the wonders of the holidays, our hearts are also heavy with the memories of the five Medal of Honor Recipients who passed away this year. To help us re

Salute To Service Weekend with Charlotte Jones

Over Veterans Day Weekend, the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation once again proudly partnered with the Dallas Cowboys to publicly recognize and thank Medal of Hon

Courage Conversations: Sgt. Sammy Davis

This Courage Conversation with Medal of Honor recipient Sergeant Sammy Davis was recorded last fall during a special Veterans Day visit to the National Medal of Honor Mus