Many countries award their Olympic medalists with money, with the US giving $37,500 for gold, $22,500 for silver, and $15,000 for bronze. Singapore gives $1 million for gold, $500,000 for silver, and $250,000 for bronze. Michael Phelps has won 23 gold medals, and the first gold medals were awarded in 1904. Competing and winning at […]
Dr. Mary Edwards Walker was the only woman to receive the US Congressional Medal of Honor for her service as an Army surgeon during the Civil War. Her medal was revoked in 1916 but reinstated in 1977 by President Jimmy Carter. Dr. Mary Edwards Walker was the only woman, as of 2013, to be awarded […]
The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian award in the United States, given by the president for non-military activities. It can be awarded to citizens of other countries and has been criticized for being awarded too frequently. The award is a white star with golden eagles and blue stars, hanging from a blue […]
The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration in the US, awarded for exceptional bravery. Over 3,400 people have received it since its establishment during the Civil War. Recipients are entitled to special benefits and are usually greeted with respect. It is presented by the President and cannot be sold or duplicated. The Medal […]
The Caldecott Medal is awarded annually to an outstanding American children’s picture book. The first medal was awarded in 1938, and winners include books with ethnic art and Native American artwork. The illustrations have the ability to transport readers to another world and bring a sense of nostalgia. Caldecott medals are named after a 19th […]
The Newbery Medal is an annual award for outstanding American children’s literature, judged solely on written material. It was created in 1921 and named after John Newbery. The Caldecott Medal is awarded to the best illustrated children’s book. The Newbery Medal is an annual award that honors an outstanding contribution to American children’s literature. It […]
The Caldecott Medal is an annual award given by the American Library Association for the best children’s picture book. It focuses on illustrations, while the Newbery Medal focuses on text. Notable winners include Make Room for the Ducklings and Where the Wild Things Are. Only American illustrators are eligible, and there are also Caldecott honor […]
