NEWS
Discover the Stories of Medal of Honor Recipients at the General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum
For Immediate Release: March 20, 2023
(HOBART, Okla.) – The General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum’s newest special exhibit, the “Medal of Honor Featuring D-Day and US Navy Submariners Medal of Honor Recipients” is on display through April 30. The exhibit tells the story of Medal of Honor recipients from the Civil War to present through displays, biographies, objects and photos.
“We have the utmost respect and admiration for every Medal of Honor recipient and want to tell all of their courageous stories,” said Scott Cumm, General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum manger. “The Medal of Honor is the United States’ highest award for military valor in action. This special exhibition offers a fresh experience with the unique stories of D-Day and US Navy Submariners who are recipients.”
The first Medal of Honor was awarded to AG Corps member George H. Palmer on Sept. 20, 1861. He volunteered to fight in the trenches in Lexington, Missouri, during the Civil War and led a charge that resulted in the capture of a Union hospital. More unique stories are told in the exhibition which includes a Civil War flag, sword, pistol, uniforms, hats and more.
Visitors can also view the Museum’s permanent Medal of Honor display showcasing a U.S. Army Medal of Honor and General Franks’ Patriot Award from the Medal of Honor Society.
The General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum is open Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to noon and 1-5 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, please visit TommyFranksMuseum.org.
The General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum was created as a historical foundation dedicated to telling the story of the United States military and education. Its mission is to inspire leadership, patriotism and service. For more information, visit TommyFranksMuseum.org.
For Immediate Release: March 20, 2023
(HOBART, Okla.) – The General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum’s newest special exhibit, the “Medal of Honor Featuring D-Day and US Navy Submariners Medal of Honor Recipients” is on display through April 30. The exhibit tells the story of Medal of Honor recipients from the Civil War to present through displays, biographies, objects and photos.
“We have the utmost respect and admiration for every Medal of Honor recipient and want to tell all of their courageous stories,” said Scott Cumm, General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum manger. “The Medal of Honor is the United States’ highest award for military valor in action. This special exhibition offers a fresh experience with the unique stories of D-Day and US Navy Submariners who are recipients.”
The first Medal of Honor was awarded to AG Corps member George H. Palmer on Sept. 20, 1861. He volunteered to fight in the trenches in Lexington, Missouri, during the Civil War and led a charge that resulted in the capture of a Union hospital. More unique stories are told in the exhibition which includes a Civil War flag, sword, pistol, uniforms, hats and more.
Visitors can also view the Museum’s permanent Medal of Honor display showcasing a U.S. Army Medal of Honor and General Franks’ Patriot Award from the Medal of Honor Society.
The General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum is open Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to noon and 1-5 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, please visit TommyFranksMuseum.org.
The General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum was created as a historical foundation dedicated to telling the story of the United States military and education. Its mission is to inspire leadership, patriotism and service. For more information, visit TommyFranksMuseum.org.