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Re: Coronado Museum Exhibit
Contact: Joe Ditler
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EXHIBIT CELEBRATES
THE AMERICAN HERO:
CORONADO -- "The American Hero." The term has been used loosely to describe various individuals from Teddy Roosevelt and Babe Ruth, to Rosa Parks and John Wayne.
In time of war, "American Hero" is often associated with, and rightly so, recipients of the Medal of Honor. The MoH is a distinction that has no equal. It is earned by few and revered by millions. It stands alone above all other awards and honors.
To celebrate California Museum Month in May 2007, the Coronado Museum of History & Art opened their exhibit, "Visions of Valor," a tribute to Medal of Honor recipients which ran April 16 through June 10, 2007.
Behind the Medal of Honor are common men who responded with uncommon valor, who set examples none should forget. They are emblematic of America's ideals of individual courage, personal sacrifice, and unbounded patriotism.
This exhibit, sponsored by TriWest Healthcare Alliance, was part of a national traveling exhibit honoring 100 Medal of Honor recipients. The Coronado exhibit features 21 portraits of American heroes, and their stories.
The Marine Corp Recruit Depot Command Museum also contributed to this exhibit. Their display on the history of the Medal of Honor was the centerpiece for "Visions of Valor."
One of the more recognized heroes of our time was Admiral James Stockdale of Coronado. His portrait described the ordeal he endured in the Vietnam War when captured, imprisoned, and tortured for eight years -- three of those in solitary confinement.
Newsman Tom Brokaw, author of "The Greatest Generation," says of the Medal of Honor recipients: "They have an enduring humility about their heroic acts, almost always saying, 'I'd rather talk about my buddy who didn't come back.' They represent the fundamental fabric of America ethnically, geographically, and economically."
Recently efforts on the part of TriWest to bring greater awareness to Medal of Honor recipients has resulted in a day each year to be set aside by Congress as "Medal of Honor Day." Of the 3,400 recipients, 110 remain with us today.
"The term 'American hero' deserves closer scrutiny," said Joe Ditler, Executive Director of the Coronado Museum. "These are individuals we should study, celebrate, remember, and honor. They should serve as inspiration and hope for us all, especially at this time in the world's conflictive condition."
The Coronado Museum of History & Art is open weekdays from 9 to 5, and weekends from 10 to 5. The museum and Coronado Visitor Center are located in the heart of Coronado's historic downtown -- 1100 Orange Avenue.
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