Authority and Privileges
The U.S. Army Medal of Honor was authorized by a joint resolution of Congress on July 12, 1862. The three specific authorizing statutes amended July 25, 1963:
- Army - 10 U.S.C. ยง 3741
- Navy and Marine - 10 USC Sec. 8741
- Air Force - 10 USC Sec. 6241
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