National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington opens to the public
Arlington Medal of Honor Museum now open
Museum CEO Chris Cassidy said the goal now is to inspire service in some form or fashion to all those who come in by using the stories of sacrifice and courage from recipients.
ARLINGTON, Texas - The National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington is now open, paying tribute to the recipients of the nation’s highest military honor.
Arlington Medal of Honor Museum now open
What's New:
The new museum in Arlington opened its doors to the public on Tuesday.
Museum CEO Chris Cassidy said the goal now is to inspire service in some form or fashion to all those who come in by using the stories of sacrifice and courage from recipients.
What's Inside:
The structure and grounds have been three years in the making, with symbolism at nearly every turn.
The building itself is surrounded by five pillars, representing each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces. At night, a light shines from the center to represent the U.S. Space Force.
National Medal of Honor Museum opens to the public
A new museum honoring America's greatest heroes is set to open its doors to the public in Arlington today. FOX 4's Payton May has a preview.
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The Medal of Honor is awarded by Congress for risking one's life in combat beyond the call of duty.
When people enter the museum, they see the Ring of Valor etched with the names of all 3,528 Medal of Honor recipients.
The 100,000-square-foot museum is also filled with thousands of artifacts, a Huey helicopter and exhibits dedicated to those who have received the nation’s highest award for valor in combat.
What they're saying:
"We’re so proud to deliver this, not only to the Dallas-Fort Worth area but to the United States of America. So, we’ve been under construction for three years. March 25 every year is Medal of Honor Day, and we broke ground three years ago on March 25. And we’re proud to open it," said Cassidy.
Take a look inside the National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington before it opens
The National Medal of Honor Museum is set to open in Arlington on Tuesday.
Detra Gardner is a North Texan by way of Brooklyn, New York. She’s a retired NYPD cop and Air Force veteran. She shed tears while viewing the exhibits.
"It’s a special unity that you can’t forget, no matter who you are," she said. "I’m excited. This is really well done."
The Source: The information in this story comes from an interview with museum CEO Chris Cassidy on opening day, plus past news coverage.