Mystery Presidential Document Delegates Unknown Military Powers to Someone
Published Date: 1/14/2025
Presidential Document
Summary
The President has given the Secretary of the Army the power to officially present two special Medals of Honor that were approved back in 1906. These medals will be given to the oldest living grandchildren of the original heroes as a way to correct past oversights. Before handing over the medals, the Secretary must inform the President through the Secretary of Defense, making this a respectful and timely honor.
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Medals of Honor to Grandchildren
The President delegated on January 8, 2025 the authority to the Secretary of the Army to present two Medals of Honor that were approved in 1906 for Private William Simon Harris and Private James W. McIntyre. Each medal will be presented as an administrative corrective action to the eldest surviving grandchild of the original awardee, and the Secretary must notify the President through the Secretary of Defense before each presentation.
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