Charles H. Coolidge

Medal of Honor Recipient Charles H. Coolidge Passes Away at 99

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Wednesday, April 7, 2021
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MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C., April 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Congressional Medal of Honor Society regretfully announces that Charles H. Coolidge, Medal of Honor recipient, passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2021, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, at the age of 99.

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  • MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C., April 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Congressional Medal of Honor Society regretfully announces that Charles H. Coolidge, Medal of Honor recipient, passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2021, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, at the age of 99.
  • For his actions on those four days, Coolidge was awarded the Medal of Honor in a ceremony near Ulm, Germany, on June 18, 1945.
  • He was the inspiration behind the establishment of the Charles H. Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center in Chattanooga.
  • Although it is common to refer to the Medal as the Congressional Medal of Honor, it is simply named the Medal of Honor, although, as stated, the Congress did establish the Society as the Congressional Medal of Honor Society.

Charles H. Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center Announces Date for Official Grand Opening

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Tuesday, January 21, 2020
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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Jan. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Charles H. Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center (Heritage Center) today announced that it will officially open to the public at 1 p.m. on Saturday, February 22, 2020.

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  • CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Jan. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Charles H. Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center (Heritage Center) today announced that it will officially open to the public at 1 p.m. on Saturday, February 22, 2020.
  • "February 22, 2020 will be an exciting day for our city, state and country as we officially open the National Medal of Honor Heritage Center," said Major General William B. Raines, U.S. Army (Retired) and chairman of the board for the Charles H. Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center.
  • "In this day and age where super heroes are all the rage at the box office, the National Medal of Honor Heritage Center will spotlight real super heroes, those ordinary men and women who performed an extraordinary act of valor under the most extreme circumstances," said Keith Hardison, executive director for the Charles H. Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center.
  • For more information about the Charles H. Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center, please visit http://www.MOHHC.org or call 423-877-2525.

National Medal of Honor Heritage Center Paves the Way to Opening With "Bricks of Honor" Campaign

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Wednesday, December 18, 2019
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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Dec. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- With its official grand opening scheduled for Feb. 22, 2020, the Charles H. Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center (Heritage Center) announced today the official launch of its "Bricks of Honor" campaign.

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  • CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Dec. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- With its official grand opening scheduled for Feb. 22, 2020, the Charles H. Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center (Heritage Center) announced today the official launch of its "Bricks of Honor" campaign.
  • All funds raised from the campaign will be used to support the Heritage Center's $6.25 million capital campaign and fund future exhibit upgrades, special programs and other enhancements at the new National Medal of Honor Heritage Center.
  • Scheduled to open on February 22, 2020, the National Medal of Honor Heritage Center will be a place that preserves the heritage of the Medal of Honor and honors its tradition, culture and values.
  • To learn more about the new Charles H. Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center, please visit http://www.mohhc.org .

National Medal of Honor Heritage Center Expands Board

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Wednesday, October 30, 2019
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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Oct. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Charles H. Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center has expanded its boards through the addition of both national and local leaders.

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  • CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Oct. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Charles H. Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center has expanded its boards through the addition of both national and local leaders.
  • Regarding her appointment, English stated, "Having this opportunity to serve on the Board of Trustees for the National Medal of Honor Heritage Center is a tremendous honor and is truly humbling.
  • The National Medal of Honor Heritage Center will be a 19,0000 square-foot facility that honors the tradition, culture and values of the Medal of Honor.
  • To learn more about the new Charles H. Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center, please visit http://www.mohm.org .

EMJ Construction Makes Donation to the Charles H. Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center

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Tuesday, August 13, 2019
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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Aug. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- EMJ Construction has made a $15,000 donation tothe Charles H. Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center to support the CharacterDevelopment Program.

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  • CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Aug. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- EMJ Construction has made a $15,000 donation tothe Charles H. Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center to support the CharacterDevelopment Program.
  • The Heritage Center will memorialize the valorous actions of the recipients of our nation'shighest military award, the Medal of Honor, and promote its history and character associatedwith their gallantry.
  • Through the Character Development Program, the Heritage Center educates the next generation about the six character traitsassociated with Medal of Honor recipients: Patriotism, Citizenship, Courage, Integrity, Sacrifice,and Commitment.
  • The Charles H. Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center will be located next to theTennessee Aquarium and is scheduled to open in the Spring of 2020.